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What is the e-cell?
The e-cell is an ARTG listed medical device (#125537)
Class 2a. It may be used to treat a vast range of common muscular-skeletal conditions that are a
part of normal life and is designed to speed the body's natural healing processes, getting to the root cause
of pain.
(more detailed information)
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What does the e-cell actually
do?
e-cell technology is based on the concept of Synthetic
Exercise, and integrates the three FDA waveforms into a treatment sequence that complements the
body’s own process of tissue regeneration following injury. Pain and disuse following injury
decrease the electrical currents normally produced in the body’s tissues to drive the healing
process. e-cell offers a means of assisting the body to replace these absent electrical potentials,
thus providing an optimal environment for recovery.
e-cell is an induced energy technology, which generates a complex series of energy fields. It induces
optimum bio-electrical and bio-chemical stimulus in the bodies cells (blood, bones, muscles, tissues,
etc), similar to that which is created during exercise.
In addition to providing pain relief by activating natural inflammatory mediators, e-cell also
accelerates the healing process of the body. It improves bone growth, tissue repair, blood flow, tendon
flexibility. (more detailed
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How long is each e-cell session?
Each e-cell therapy card treatment is 30 minutes long comprising of a
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- 5 minute warm up period
- Active phase
- 5 minute cool down period
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Can you use any card for all conditions?
No. e-cell therapy cards utilize the Electromagnetic Field in a sophisticated
treatment program designed according to specific pathology, tissue type and stage of healing.
There are consequently 12 e-cell cards: (See 'Choosing Your Card')
- Neck
- Mid back
- Low back
- Shoulder
- Elbow
- Wrist
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle
- OsteoArthritis
- Bone
- Vascular
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How are the e-cell smart cards
different?
e-cell protocols are based on the bio-electrical activity involved in the natural
repair processes of the various musculoskeletal areas. These physiological sequences have been embedded
into expert delivery systems, controlled by sophisticated Smart Card technology, to create an
electronic prescription system capable of delivering an entire pre-determined therapeutic program.
(See more about
e-cell technology) |
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How can I tell if the e-cell is
working?
If you pick up the e-cell and place it beside your ear, you can hear the
vibration of the magnetic coil as it displaces the signal. |
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Can I feel the
e-cell?
The electromagnetic field from the e-cell can sometimes create a gentle warm
feeling in the treating area, and sometimes it can initiate a small vascular response in the area.
There is no direct vibration or heat emitted from the e-cell. |
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How long will it take to feel a
change?
Clinically the e-cell assists the bodies healing mechanisms to recover from
injury at a more rapid rate than the normal healing processes in the body.
Many of the thousands of people using e-cell report significant effects after 2-3
treatments |
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Does the e-cell work on
everyone?
The e-cell produces an electromagnetic field which “mimics” the stimulation
signals of the body during exercise, and in doing so, can assist new tissue to form without the
requirement for physical activity. The protocols are the same for any age, sex or
ethnicity. |
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How many times per day should I use
e-cell?
As a general rule, use the e-cell 3-4 times per day
initially and then reduce the frequency to once per day as the condition
improves. However, if provided with one, follow the treatment protocol provided by your
clinician. |
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Over what period of time should I
use e-cell?
Once recovery has been achieved, then a maintenance
program of once per week is highly beneficial, especially for older long standing
condition |
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Uses of the
e-cell
How does it work on the
body?
e-cell uses the natural cellular bio-electrical
“language” to convince body cells that they are under high physical loads. When this happens,
tissues move from resting physiology to exercise physiology which sets up a cascade of important
biological systems, often suppressed by injury, overuse or age.
In effect, e-cell makes the region of the body under treatment think it is being heavily exercised
which results in suppressed inflammation, increased nutrient supply and the exchange of old cellular
material with new. This is a totally natural process but is sometimes turned off by our lifestyles or
the existence of other injuries. (See also 'How e-cell
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How do I know the e-cell is working
because I can’t feel anything?
The bioelectrical language of e-cell cannot be sensed directly by the user,
however in many cases the biological responses can be.
Depending on the condition being treated, e-cell can produce a tingling sensation, heaviness in the
tissues or even a short-term elevation of pain while the new tissues force their way into old damaged
spaces. However, what you feel in a few moments should not be used to gauge how e-cell is working with
your own physiology.
Old injuries or injuries not fully resolved can be reluctant to heal so it may take a little time to
reverse those situations. |
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Do they make sense? Does it seem
reasonable?
e-cell functions by amplifying normal biological processes that are already
present. It tackles different problems in different ways but only by activating processes inherent
in your body. No gimmicks, no outrageous claims, just sensible and cautious use of the body’s own
repair abilities.(See also
"Biomimetics")
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On what types of conditions does
the e-cell work BEST?
e-cell is designed to treat muscle, joint and connective tissue injuries and
disabilities. It can do this because the growth and turn-over of cells within tissues is regulated by
physical exercise.
The body wants to maintain a perfect balance between wear and tear and new tissue formation. When pain,
posture, life styles, disability or age slow down the turn-over of these tissues, injuries remain and
often become chronic. e-cell works best when it can replace physical exercise and in doing so, restore
new tissue formation without the corresponding wear and tear. |
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On what conditions does the e-cell
NOT work?
Answers to this question would breach TGA regulations; therefore all references
to this question have been withdrawn. The e-cell has obtained CE and TGA listings for the conditions
stated in our marketing material. We cannot claim its application or its non-application for any
conditions other than musculoskeletal disorders. |
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How long does the e-cell take to
work? What time period before I see change?
You should first ask, “How long did the injury take to manifest? If it took years
to create an injury, e-cell cannot be expected to resolve it in 24 hours. On the other hand, if it is
an acute (new) injury, then e-cell can make a significant impact in a day or two.
There is no one answer, because there is no one injury. Having said that, there are some basic
guidelines that might help:-
Injuries resolve in a step-wise process over a period of around 12 months. The painful inflammatory
phase, which is the only part of the process we usually feel, can take from 4 to 14 days to settle but
this is highly dependent on the nature of the injury. As a result, when most people ask how long it
will take e-cell to work, they are actually asking how long it will take to reduce the inflammation
part of the treating process.
In general some reduction in inflammation and the resulting pain should be experienced between 24 and
48 hours of use if the injury is a simple single event without complications. If the injury is
recurrent, long standing, overuse or degeneration which cannot be entirely rested, inflammation will be
an ongoing process and e-cell will have a harder task of bringing it under control. In such cases
patience and persistence are the key and real results can take up to 7 days to sense but the recovery,
even then, is far from complete.
Even after pain has subsided, e-cell should be used to ensure the best possible recovery and restrict
the likelihood of re-injury in the future. |
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Clinical
Is it effective on both old and new
injuries?
e-cell therapy cards are programmed to deliver the most effective possible recovery taking into account
all the individual variables of joint structures. For new injuries (acute) the therapy cards have an
appropriate program to assist in the recovery process. For older, longer term conditions the clinical
benefit of using the Vascular card for the first 6-10 treatments prior to using a specific site therapy
card has been experienced.
The rationale for utilizing the Vascular card is that when an injury occurs in the first instance, the
body significantly increases the vascular response to the area to assist in recovery.
If the condition does not resolve itself within a 12 – 15 week time frame, on average, the body will
shut down the vascular response in the injured area. We have observed the clinical benefit of
readdressing the Vascular card use for longer term clinical conditions prior to using a specific joint
therapy card. (See also "The Benefits of e-cell" ) |
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How do athletes use this to get a
competitive edge?
Athletic training places great stress and strain on the physiology and joints of the body. The major
issue is the ability to recover from the inevitable injuries sustained.
Many athletes train in a constant state of pain while meeting the demands their elite level programmes.
By utilizing e-cell, the recovery time is enhanced as is the nature and physiology of the local tissue,
leading to fewer injuries.
In the National Basketball League in Australia three out of four teams in the current semi finals are
using e-cell |
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Will the e-cell help my reoccurring
injuries?
Re-occuring injuries are common because the area which has been weakened as
a result of an initial injury may have never fully recovered.
There are three variables when it comes to the prevention of chronic injuries:-
- Workloads can be defined as the number of times a specific movement pattern is undertaken
during a given period of time. That time frame can be daily or intermittently throughout a
year.
- Most people in the workplace have poor posture which leads to the statistics that four out
of ten people suffer from headaches and four out of ten people suffer from backaches. The issue
of correct biomechanical alignment is essential to minimize the risk of the re-occurrence of
injuries.
- In damaged and aging tissue the recovery process is significantly compromised. The e-cell
can enhance the body’s physiological strength. This, in conjunction with the other factors,
minimize the body’s tendency to re-injure.
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How often should I use the e-cell?
Once a day, or 2-3 times per week? How frequently?
Initially for the best outcome, we
suggest using the e-cell for 5 hours straight, each day for 4 days, using the treatment protocol
supplied. E-mail or phone customer support for further advice. |
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Is it only muscular-skeletal
conditions that the e-cell is designed for?
The e-cell has obtained CE and TGA listings for the conditions stated in our marketing material. We
cannot claim its application for any conditions other than the musculoskeletal injuries as stated. |
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What conditions would be contra-indicated with the use
of the e-cell?
Pacemaker or Pregancy
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Technical
Warranty
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How do I get my e-cell serviced while under
warranty?
e-cell contains no movable parts and does not require regular
servicing.
e-cell and its components are guaranteed for twelve (12) months from the date of
purchase. In respect of parts subject to wear and tear (including but not limited to batteries,
battery charger, casings, small parts on casings, protective coverings, and Velcro straps), the
guarantee shall be valid for three (3) months from the date of purchase.
In the event that repairs are necessary, the e-cell may be returned to the place
of purchase or
Medic Technology Internatonal Pty. Ltd.,
PO Box 1676, Melville South, WA, 6156
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Last updated 23rd September 2011.
This web site does not provide medical or any other health care advice or diagnosos and is
provided for information purposes only and is not intended as or to be a substitute for professional medical
Advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment. We recommend that our customers always seek the advice of physicians
or other suitably qualified healthcare professionals before either beginning or making any changes to existing
treatment. Do not either delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on any information contained in this
document. An e-cell™ does not purport to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease without adequate supervision
of a medical doctor/s.
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