Neuromodulation Using Low-Power, Battery-Operated, Pulsed Shortwave Technology

Background:

Shortwave therapy (SWT), which is the the use of megahertz frequency electromagnetic fields, was used from the 1900's to heat tissue for a short duration and treat a variety of health conditions like tissue inflammation, wounds and chronic pain. Over the last few decades, pulsing (PSWT) was introduced to reduce the incident power and lower risk of burn injuries. Conflicting evidence regarding efficacy and a lack of physical mechanism explaining the so called non-heating/non-thermal effects have prevented widespread adaption of this technology. 

Technology Overview:

 We have developed a prototype non-thermal PSWT device requiring battery operated power levels that demonstrates robust physiologic effects associated with neuromodulation, under clinical conditions.

Advantages:

• Drug free alternative to chronic pain management
• No skin contact necessary and can be placed over clothing
• Simple
• Inexpensive