Biowave HOME - User Manual

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Rx Only

Revised

January 2024

Designed to Block Pain

at the Source

™

User’s Manual

Prescription

Neuromodulation

Pain Therapy System

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Table of Contents3
Indications for Use9
Stimulator Description10
Stimulator Accessories11
Dongle Adapter & Leadwire Cable11
AC Charger13
Biowave Electrodes14
Biowave Noninvasive Reusable Electrodes15
B-Set: Two Locations of Pain or Back Pain15
E-Set: Single Location of Pain in the Extremities16
U-Set: Single Location of Pain in the MID Torso Region17
Biowave Percutaneous Electrodes18
Set: Two Locations of Pain18
E-Set: Single Location of Pain18
Stimulator Controls19
Power Button19
Plus Button19
Minus Button19
Pause Button19
Stimulator Indicators20
LCD Display20
Charging Light Indicator21
When the Stimulator Should Not be Used (Contraindications), Warnings, Precautions and Adverse Reactions22
When the Stimulator Should Not be Used (Contraindications)22
Warnings23
Precautions24
Adverse Reactions25
Potential Adverse Effects25
User Instructions26
First Time Set up and Quick Operating Steps26
First Time Set up26
Quick Operating Steps26
Rationale for Electrode Placements28
Focusing of the Biowave Signals and Electrode Set Choice29
Two Locations of Pain29
Large Area of Pain29
Single Location of Pain in the Extremities30
Single Location of Pain in the MID Torso Region of the Body30
Biowave Noninvasive Electrode Placement Examples31
Low Back Pain - Electrode Placement Examples32
Placement for Low Back Pain in Two Locations (E.g. Bilateral Lumbar Pain)32
Placement for Radiating Back Pain (E.g. Radiculopathies/Sciatica)32
Placement for Pain at the Bottom of the Spine (E.g. Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain)33
Placement for Pain Centered over the Spine34
Placement for Low Back Pain in One Location35
Placement for Pain over a Large Area on the Back36
Hip Pain - Electrode Placement Examples36
Placement for Hip Pain in One Location36
Placement for Hip Pain in Two Locations (E.g. Pain from Anterior and Lateral Hip Pain)36
Rib or Oblique Pain - Electrode Placement Examples37
Placement for Rib or Oblique Pain in One Location37
Groin Pain - Electrode Placement Examples37
Placement for Groin Pain in One Location37
Placement for Groin Pain in Two Locations38
Placement for Pelvic Floor Pain (E.g. Pain from Interstitial Cystitis)38
Quadriceps Pain - Electrode Placement Examples39
Placement for Quadriceps Pain in One Location39
Placement for Quadriceps Pain over a Large Area39
Hamstring Pain - Electrode Placement Examples40
Placement for Hamstring Pain in One Location40
Placement for Hamstring Pain over a Large Area41
Knee and Lower Leg Pain - Electrode Placement Examples42
Placement for Pain Toward the Front of the Knee (E.g. from an ACL Sprain, Bursitis or Osteoarthritis)42
Osteoarthritis Throughout the Knee)43
Placement for Pain below the Kneecap44
Placement for Pain on the Inside of the Knee45
(E.g. from an MCL Sprain, Bursitis or Osteoarthritis)45
Placement for Pain above the Kneecap (E.g. from Quadriceps Tendinitis)46
Placement for Pain on the Outside of the Knee47
(E.g. from an LCL Sprain, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis)47
Placement for Pain on the Outside of the Thigh (E.g. Pain from Illiotibial (IT) Band Pain)48
Placement for Pain on the Backside of the Knee49
Placement for Pain on the Front of the Lower Leg (E.g. from Shin Splints)50
0 Placement for Calf Pain (E.g. from a Gastrocnemius Strain)51
Ankle and Foot Pain - Electrode Placement Examples52
Placement for Ankle or Foot Pain that Results from Diabetic Neuropathy52
Placement for Pain on the Outside (Lateral Side) of the Ankle or53
Foot (E.g. from a Low Ankle or Foot Sprain)53
Placement for Pain Around the Ankle (E.g. Pain from a High Ankle Sprain with Only a Primary Pain Site)54
Placement for Pain on the Inside (Medial Side) of the Ankle or Foot54
Placement for Two Equal Locations of Pain in the Ankle or Foot55
Placement for Pain on the Back of the Heel or Ankle55
(E.g. Achilles Tendinitis)55
Placement for Pain on the Bottom of the Foot (E.g. from Plantar Fasciitis)57
Placement for Pain on the Top of the Foot (E.g. from Phalange, Metatarsal or Turf Toe Pain)58
Neck, Cervical & TMJ Pain - Electrode Placement Examples59
Placement for Neck Pain in One Location or Radiating Neck Pain59
Placement for Neck or Cervical Pain in Two Locations59
Placement for Bilateral Neck or Cervical Pain60
Placement for Neck or Cervical Pain over a Large Area60
Placement for Neck or Cervical Pain in One Location61
Placement for Temporomandibular (TMJ) Pain61
Shoulder Pain - Electrode Placement Examples62
(For Example from Biceps Tendinitis)62
(For Example from an Infraspinatus Strain)63
(For Example from Rotator Cuff Tendinitis)64
Shoulder Joint64
0.5 Placement for Two Locations of Pain in One Shoulder65
(Alternative Placement for Frozen Shoulder/Adhesive Capsulitis)65
0.6 Placement for Trapezius Pain in One Location66
0.7 Placement for Shoulder Pain in 2 Locations (E.g. Bilateral Trapezius Pain)67
Elbow Pain - Electrode Placement Examples68
(E.g. Lateral Epicondylitis)68
(E.g. Medial Epicondylitis)69
(E.g. Triceps Tendinitis)70
Wrist, Hand and Finger Pain - Electrode Placement Examples71
2. 1 Placement for Wrist Pain71
2.2 Placement for Hand or Finger Pain72
Electrode Placement Tips74
Body Position During the Treatment75
Low Back75
Knees75
Calves75
Ankles, Feet and Toes75
Neck75
Shoulders76
Elbows, Wrists, Hands and Fingers76
Hamstrings76
Quadriceps76
Groin and Hips76
Motion During the Treatment and Fine Tuning of the Treatment77
Using the Biowavehome Stimulator78
Starting Treatment78
During Treatment79
End of Treatment80
Importance of Monitoring the Activity of the Stimulator80
Treatment Regimen Protocols81
Treatment Regimen for Chronic Pain81
Treatment Regimen for Acute Pain82
(For Example as Part of an Athletic Training Regimen)82
Treatment Regimen for Postoperative Pain and During Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation83
Use for Postoperative Pain83
Use During Rehabilitation, Exercise, Range of Motion and Stretching Therapy83
Battery Indicator and Charging the Battery84
Battery Indicator84
Charging the Battery85
Replacing the Battery85
Maintenance, Cleaning and Storage Instructions86
Disposal of Waste Products87
Troubleshooting88
Attaching and Removing Dongle Adapter88
Error Conditions on LCD Display88
Cable Connection to the Stimulator89
Electrode Connection to the Patient89
Use of Non-Biowave Electrodes92
Muscle Twitching92
Automatic Safety Function93
Pressing Plus (+) Button will Not Increase Intensity93
Electrode Spacing94
Minimum Electrode Spacing94
Maximum Electrode Spacing94
Technical Specifications and Classifications95
Technical Specifications95
Classifications96
Definition of Symbols101
Contact Information and Warranty102
Reader Information and Technical Support102
Limited Warranty102

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Brand	Biowave
Model	HOME
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English

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