MicroCurrent Electro Therapy

MicroCurrent also call MENS(microcurrent electrical neuro stimulation), Frequency Specific MicroCurrent,

Research has shown that micro-current has the greatest potential of all present electrical stimulation based therapies.  Click here for Studies on Microcurrent

Microcurrent electrical therapy proves to be a safe and effective means for reducing the healing time and bacterial contamination.  This therapy can be done in an animal hospital or at home with the appropriate instructions. Since the device is reusable after the wound heals, it is an economical approach that may prove superior to other conventional long-term wound management measures.

The Positive Current Polartiy Mode Of MicroCurrent

The positive mode works to constrict blood vessels similar to ice so patients see and feel improvement quickly.

• Reduces Swelling

• Helps Prevent Stiffness

• Greater Increase Of Range Of Motion

The Negative Mode Works Similar To Heat To Dilate Blood Vessels And Promote Better Blood Circulation.

• Increases Circulation

• Brings Nutrient-rich Blood To The Injured Area’s

• Draws Fluid Away From Injured Body Tissue

• Promotes The Natural Healing Process

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When should you use positive or negative polarity to the treatment site?

A: You would use positive mode (+) for a new injury or immediately after surgery (within 24-48 hours) if you need to control swelling and reduce pain.

You would use negative mode (-) for a chronic injury or 24-48 hours following surgery or injury to help dilate blood vessels and promote better blood circulation.

We often suggest that the system switch remain in the center on both positive and negative polarity.  This allows the body to use what is needed at the time.  

 Warranty Terms(Please Read):
The warranty for this product covers the device itself.  The warranty does not cover damages caused by normal wear and tear, misuse, or abuse of the device or any of its components. Please keep in mind that Lead Wires (the wires that connect the device to the electrodes) are not covered under the manufacturer’s warranty for this device. The periodic replacement of lead wires and disposable electrodes is part of the upkeep of any electrotherapy device.

20% restocking fee will be charged on all returns of this device in new condition.  

Please note that the use of this equipment is not intended to replace competent professional advice and diagnosis. Any problem your horse may have must first assessed by a qualified vet and we strongly recommends that one follows their treatment protocol, you can use microcurrent in-between veterinary visits as long as you discuss your plan of treatment have their acknowledgement of including it within the treatment protocol.

It has long been accepted that low intensity electricity has the potential to influence and alter biological and physiological processes. Research has shown that micro-current has the greatest potential of all present electrical stimulation based therapies. However, clinicians have been slow to recognize micro-current treatment as a real alternative to current treatment modalities because, until recently, researchers have been more interested in what a microcurrent does to tissue rather than how it does it.  Minglewood Solutions believes that identifying exactly how micro-current therapy works is pivotal to delivering the optimal treatment.

Normally, body cells are constantly chemically and electrically communicating with each other. However, an injury or trauma sets up an electro-chemical ’knot’ which can stop or slows down a normal physiological process, such as healing. The theory behind micro-current therapy, which to a greater extent has been explained, is that this knot does not result in the cells being fundamentally spoiled but simply that the vital communication pathways between the cells have been disrupted. The passing of a low ampere electric current to the damaged area works to ‘untie the knot’ and re-stimulate the communication pathways between damaged or infected cells. The micro-current is particularly effective at targeting cells involved in repair work, which reproduce faster than most other cells, thereby accelerating the closure of even the most difficult of wounds.

Research indicates that a controlled and cell specific micro-current stimulates the production of Adenosine Tri-Phosphate (ATP), restores the intra/extra-cellular sodium, potassium and calcium balance and increases the production of hydroxyprolin. In addition, it results in a significant increase in the uptake of amino-isobutyric acid which is essential for protein synthesis and trans-membrane transport. It has also been found that the recovery of the cell wall prevents leakage of pain-causing substances (histamine, bradykinine, lactic acid) which results in reduction of pain. 

Contact our office for more information on this remarkable healing device.

What is microcurrent technology?

There are many different disciplines in the vast field of electrophysical technology. Their conjunctive relationship is the natural electrical current operating within the body. One difference between each discipline is the method of approach to the body with respect to this current.

Microcurrent is not only a term, but also a technology that grew out of the expansive field of electrophysiology. Modern medical science acknowledges multiple processes in the body that are electrical. Every cell in the body can be seen as an "electrical generator" which generates electrical currents. These currents are measured often by means of electrical activities in the skin (GSR), the brain (EEG), the heart (EKG), and the muscles (EMG). (Moss) Microcurrent technology works hand in hand with these currents. This technology recognizes the body as a self-healing organism and supports its many natural occurring functions. In turn, microcurrent achieves a variety of results in the many facets of youth, health and wellness.

"Weak stimuli increases physiologic activity and very strong stimuli inhibit or abolish activity."
-Arndt-Shultz Law

The body is an electrical being and the health of it depends on the energy currents that run through the body. When the body suffers a trauma, (acne, sprain, fatigue etc ... ) it encapsulates itself in some manner for healing purposes (inflammation, swelling, spasm etc ... ). During a healing crisis such as this, normally free flowing currents will circumvent the area of trauma and travel around it. This happens because electrical current always takes the path of least resistance. (Arndt,Schulz) As a result, the flow of electricity in the traumatized area is significantly reduced or possibly void. At this point, the body as a self-healing organism is not recovering optimally.

Coupled with a trauma and a healing crisis, the details of the body’s needs are now more severe. In order to return to a homeostatic condition the body must regenerate and heal itself. This process begins within the body at the cellular level. The injured cells need increased oxygen, protein synthesis, ion exchange and Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). (Cheng) The polarity of the cells must be re-balanced, waste and toxins must be eliminated quickly and the absorption of nutrients and reduction of microbes is essential.

Microcurrent stimulates the production of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), which is stored cellular energy that allows a cell to function. This in turn triggers the body’s natural bio-chemical healing process. This process allows intracellular fluids to be restored, electrolyte levels to be replenished, and the absorption of nutrients. The stimulation of intracellular calcium further strengthens cellular balance and healing. Amino acid uptake is increased, as well as protein synthesis, which assists in tissue repair. Blood circulation and lymphatic flow are increased. These vital functions are increased five fold with microcurrent technology to promote optimal healing and regeneration of cells and tissue. (Cheng)

Microcurrent uses a direct current that travels in a waveform. It is a current with extremely low amperage that operates optimally below the threshold of pain. It is operable only between 1 and 1000 micro-amps. It is completely normal for people to feel next to nothing during microcurrent treatments.

The operator usually directs the current with probes, pads, sleeves or gloves. Microcurrent is utilized worldwide to facilitate and promote healing, regenerate epithelial tissue, and rejuvenate muscle tissue. (Alvarez)

In the esthetics arena microcurrent is primarily utilized to treat serious demands and indications such as muscle lifting and toning, skin firming, acne, pigmentation, scars, pre and post-op healing, cellulite treatments, product ionization, and lymphatic drainage of the face and body. It is a popular non-invasive technology, which gives the client freedom to attain antiaging goals without the recovery and downtime of surgeries and other aggressive treatments. Contraindictions for microcurrent use include chronic illness, pacemakers, pregnancy, epilepsy, thrombosis,phlebitis, and cancer.

Microcurrent technology provides a re-education to muscles. Clinicians can tone and lift muscles on the face or body with microcurrent by using lengthening and shortening techniques. This is achieved by targeting the origin and insertion points of the muscles.

A lengthening technique is typically used on a contractile muscle, such as the corruga- muscle located between the eyebrows. The clinician is able to manipulate the corrugator muscle with microcurrent in order to relax and re-educate it. As a result, the deep creases that can appear between the brows are significantly diminished. The same re-eclucative principles are used for shortening techniques. The masseter muscle, also known as the cheek, is prone to elongate, commonly referred to as elastosis. To combat elastosis, microcurrent is used from the origin and insertion points to shorten the muscle and re-educate it to stay tone and tight, thereby reversing the effects of aging.

Microcurrent technology offers a concept that is preventative for younger clients and rejuvenating for mature clients. Mature clients usually experience dramatic results that are almost always immediate and continue to improve and sustain with repetitive treatments. A standard treatment course would ideally consist of 10 - 12 treatments over a period of four to six weeks and a maintenance treatment every month to retain the improved muscle tone.

Pre and post-op microcurrent treatments can amplify results and promote healing function 5 times faster than the body is normally capable of performing during a healing crisis. Depending on the circumstances, this treatment can facilitate desired outcomes such as less scarring, crusting, and inflammation.

Cellulite treatments are heightened by utilizing microcurrent to increase blood circulation, metabolism, and lymphatic flow, all of which help to combat the fatty pockets which settle into colonies of excess fat beneath the surface of the skin.

Lymphatic drainage techniques are enhanced with microcurrent as it facilitates the lymph to move more readily to the terminus. Microcurrent uses a negative current at the terminus, and the positive current for the manipulation of the lymphatic fluids. The lymph is readily drawn toward the negative charge at terminus for proper drain age. This procedure can be done through manual manipulation with the use of gloves or unattended with the use of pads. Lymphatic procedures are beneficial to heal and purify the cells of the body.

Microcurrent Education
Another very important point about microcurrent is the education about the procedures for utilizing the technology. Due to the diversified uses of microcurrent there are many different applications and techniques. Operators must understand and practice proper techniques at all times in order to attain optimal results. These steps are paramount for quality results.

Alverez, 0 " et al. 1983 The healing of superficial skin wounds is stimulated by external current. J Invest Dermatol 81:144.

Becker RO, Selden G. The Body Electric: Electromagnetism and the Foundation of Life. New York: William Morrow, 1985.

Becker RO, Cross Currents: Treatment of soft tissue injuries by pulsed electrical energy. Los Angeles: Jeremy B Tarcher, Inc, 1972; 2:269-70

Borgens,R.B., J.W, Vanable Jr., L.F. Jaffa. 1979. Small artificial currents enhance Xenopus linb regeneration. J Exp Zool 2007:217-255.

Carley, PJ., and S.F. Wainapel, 1985. Electrotherapy for acceleration of wound healing: Low intensity direct current. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 66:443-446

Cheng, N., et al. 1982. The effect of electric currents on ATP generation, protein synthesis, and membrane transport in rat skin. Clin Orthop 171:264-272

An Electrifying Possibility. Discover Magazine. Apr 1986, pp. 27-37.

Gault, W., ,P. Gatens 1976. Use of low intensity direct current in Management of ischemic skin ulcers. Phys ther 56:265-269.

Picker RI. Current Trends: Low-volt pulsed microamp stimulation. Part 1. Clin Manag Phys Ther, 9:10-14, 1989.

Picker RI. Current Trends: Low-volt pulsed microamp stimulation. Part 2. Clin Manag Phys Ther, 9:28-33, 1989