Deep Pain Relief and Recovery for High Performance Athletes

Contraindications

Understanding BioWave’s contraindications and warnings ensures safe and effective use. This section outlines when BioWave should not be used, where electrodes must not be placed, and important precautions for patients with specific medical conditions or implanted devices.

Contraindications

• DO NOT USE on patients with a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator as the stimulator may interfere with its function.
• DO NOT USE any electrodes over the heart or across the thoracic volume. Electrodes can be applied to the back of the thorax and lateral aspect of the upper limb (i.e. below/down the shoulder).
• DO NOT PLACE the electrodes on the front or side of the neck.
• DO NOT PLACE electrodes on top of the head.
• DO NOT USE on patients prone to seizure (for example, epileptics).
• DO NOT PLACE electrodes and DO NOT USE the stimulator over open wounds, broken skin, rashy skin or sensitive skin areas (e.g. sunburned skin).

• Pregnancy – BioWave CAN BE USED on pregnant patients. Anecdotal evidence suggests BioWave may be helpful with back and hip pain in pregnant patients. However, PADS CANNOT BE PLACED over the belly of a pregnant patient. Patients should consult with their physician regarding use of BioWave during pregnancy & labor. See BioWave’s protocol for use during pregnancy.

• Cancer – BioWave can be used on patients with cancer. Please consult with your physician prior to use.

• BioWave stimulators MAY BE USED on patients with implanted drug pumps, spinal cord stimulators, peripheral nerve stimulators or other implanted electrical stimulation devices. Implanted electrical stimilation devices should first be turned off remotely before using BioWave.
• Electrodes MAY BE PLACED on the back of the neck and bioccipitally on the back of the skull.
• BioWave electrodes MAY BE PLACED and BioWave stimulators MAY BE USED over scar tissue, tattoos or any other intact skin area.
• BioWave stimulators MAY BE USED to treat over body locations that have implanted orthopedic hardware made from metal or other materials including total joint replacements, pins, screws, plates, rods, and anchors.