The new “Geko” blood booster, a battery powered, neuromuscular electro stimulation unit, with proposed mechanisms similar to the circulation booster has been designed to:
- Increase blood circulation.
- Prevent venous thrombosis.
- Prevent and treat oedema.
- Promote wound healing.
- Treat venous insufficiency and ischemia.
- Promote healing of tendon and ligament injuries.
Unlike most of the circulation boosters, the Geko, powered by OnPulse technology has undergone clinical trials and is now available for use in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
How The Geko Blood Booster Works:
The Geko triggers the body’s built in mechanisms to increase blood circulation by administering gentle electrical impulses to stimulate the common peroneal nerve behind the knee.
This then activates the muscle pump of the lower leg that return blood towards the heart. It is designed to emulate the same mechanism normally achieved by walking but without the patient having to move or exert energy and without discomfort.
“The OnPulse™ technology has significantly increased blood flow and blood velocity which is relevant for the prevention and treatment of oedema, wound healing, the prevention of DVT and a range of other circulatory disorders” (A.T.Tucker et al. Int. J. Angiol. 2010; 19 (1); e31-e37).
How to Use The Geko Blood Booster:
A simple, disposable, self-adhesive device that is applied to the back of each knee, designed to avoid the need for more complex procedures.
After simple preparation of the skin, the Geko device is applied via its self-adhesive gel to the outside of the leg (fibular head).
Small, light and comfortable, it allows full freedom of movement, while its operation is barely noticeable. Set up to 24 hour use, the Geko is designed to be safe and hygienic.
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Note: Proactive Podiatry advises the Geko should not replace walking around the block but be use in conjunction to physical exercise or in those cases where weight bearing is not an option either temporarily or permanently.
August 13, 2014
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