In occupational therapy, your hands are your most important tool—but treatments can be exhausting. That's why over 40,000 therapists from all disciplines already trust novafon. Our certified medical devices enable you to provide targeted, vibro-tactile deep stimulation of tissue and muscles – scientifically proven, gentle, and effective. This allows you to support your patients efficiently and gently – for sustainable and improved therapeutic success.
In occupational therapy, your hands are your most important tool—but treatments can be exhausting. That's why over 40,000 therapists from all disciplines already trust novafon. Our certified medical devices enable you to provide targeted, vibro-tactile deep stimulation of tissue and muscles – scientifically proven, gentle, and effective. This allows you to support your patients efficiently and gently – for sustainable and improved therapeutic success.
Promoting perception
Targeted local vibro-tactile stimulation stimulates the sensorimotor system and promotes perception. novafon sound wave devices can be used in occupational therapy, e.g., for scarring, numbness, and hypersensitivity, to desensitize or sensitize. Effects on visual exploration performance have also been demonstrated in cases of central neurological deficits such as neglect.¹
Facilitating ADL
novafon therapy devices enable deep stimulation of muscles and nerves. Patients with significant limitations, e.g., as a result of strokes, accidents, or operations, show significantly improved movement patterns, from gait to fine motor skills. This enables a faster return to independence in everyday life, as less help is needed for activities of daily living.¹
Improving motor skills
Patients may have severely limited mobility for a variety of reasons. Adhesions (sticking), blockages, joint stiffness, scarring, swelling, or even osteoarthritis are among the causes. Local vibration therapy supports occupational therapy applications and thus increases the range of motion in the short term.¹
Medically tested therapy devices
for occupational therapy
Application in occupational therapy
pain
scars
neurological rehabilitation
hand therapy
pediatrics
Treating acute and chronic pain in the muscular and joint systems
Myofascial pain
Non-invasive techniques for pain management play an important role in occupational therapy. The effectiveness of local vibration therapy in relieving myofascial discomfort or pain has been extensively researched and proven.²
Treat acute and chronic pain in the muscular and joint systems
Scars
When scars form, the collagen in the skin is destroyed and replaced by fibrous replacement tissue called “fibrosis.” This replacement tissue is very rigid and can be painful. Local vibration therapy with novafon restores elasticity to the tissue, even in old scars.
Treating neurological disorders
Flaccid and spastic paresis
Since local vibration therapy is a non-pharmacological method of regulating muscle tone, it can be used effectively to treat flaccid and spastic paresis. Spasticity can be reduced through treatment, which can lead to improved gait and optimized grip function. Stimulation of the sensorimotor system supports coordinated movement and promotes awareness of the affected body part, e.g., in hemiparesis. The method is suitable for patients who have suffered a stroke or traumatic brain injury, as well as for people with multiple sclerosis or children with cerebral palsy.
Treating neurological disorders
Pediatrics
Novafon treatment is used in children to promote perception, relaxation, and tone regulation. The gentle vibrations are perceived as a pleasant tingling sensation and enable deep, proprioceptive stimulation. Local vibration therapy can be used to improve motor control and ADLs, particularly in children with congenital brain damage such as infantile cerebral palsy.
Treat acute and chronic pain in the muscular and joint systems
Hand therapy
In hand therapy and the treatment of scars after CTS, Dupuytren's contracture, or CRPS, the novafon is used with its various attachments for tone regulation, desensitization, and mobilization. It is particularly useful after traumatic injuries or surgical procedures. The affected areas receive better blood circulation, which supports tissue healing. In addition to these effects, there is a local soothing and pain-relieving effect.
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Clinical studies
prove its effectiveness
For more than 40,000 therapists, clinics, and practices, novafon is a reliable partner in physical therapy. For over 90 years, our medical devices have been making a clinically proven contribution to effective pain treatment. Local vibration therapy has been shown to be even more effective than aspirin for chronic pain.²
Studies and testimonials
assistance
The handy and portable novafon products support your daily work routine with their energy-saving and simple application. After a brief introduction, they can be used anytime and anywhere—even by patients themselves!
depth effect
With their proven depth effect of more than 9 cm, the targeted vibrations reduce pain perception even in deeper tissue layers, whereas other therapy devices often only stimulate superficially.
low in side effects
novafon vibration devices have proven themselves in everyday practice as a form of device-based therapy with few side effects. They demonstrate their effectiveness on a daily basis, and many therapists recommend that their patients use them at home.
versatile application
A novafon sound wave device covers the functions of several devices for different indications and body regions. Thanks to its numerous interchangeable attachments, it also offers many treatment options for physiotherapy.
medical device
novafon is certified by TÜV SÜD as a manufacturer of medical devices. TÜV SÜD (CE0123) is novafon's notified body for vibration sound wave devices. All other novafon products are tested, and conformity is declared under the sole responsibility of novafon. The effectiveness of vibration therapy has been tested and proven in numerous studies.
expertise
We would like to support you in using novafon and offer you various options for this, such as our telephone application advice service or free web seminars.
price for therapists
We know how valuable your work as a therapist is—and we greatly appreciate it. To provide you and your patients with the best possible support, novafon offers you an exclusive therapist discount of €50 on all our devices.
money-back guarantee
You can test our products extensively and without risk. If you are not satisfied with our products, you have the option of returning them to us within 4 weeks. Return shipping within Germany is free of charge for you.
Your advantages as a occupational therapist
TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH is the designated body (identification number 0123) for NOVAFON vibration sound wave devices. All other NOVAFON products are tested, and conformity is declared under the sole responsibility of NOVAFON..
TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH certifies that we have implemented and apply a quality management system certified in accordance with ISO 13485.
By experts for experts.
TÜV SÜD also recognizes this.
We are certified by TÜV SÜD as a medical device manufacturer.
Our quality promise: the highest standards in workmanship and materials. Durable and reliable function. Seamless quality assurance.
TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH is the designated body (identification number 0123) for NOVAFON vibration sound wave devices. All other NOVAFON products are tested, and conformity is declared under the sole responsibility of NOVAFON.
TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH certifies that we have implemented and apply a quality management system certified in accordance with ISO 13485.
By experts for experts.
TÜV SÜD also appreciates this.
We are certified by TÜV SÜD as a medical device manufacturer.zertifiziert.
Our quality promise: the highest standards of workmanship and materials.
Durable and reliable function. Seamless quality assurance.
Silvia Kaßner
occupational therapist
"The device is versatile. Unlike other massage devices that only “vibrate,” this device simply goes deeper. This means that depth perception is better addressed. Patients find it very pleasant and, for me, the device is a good therapeutic tool in the orthopedic and neurological fields.”⁹
occupational therapy
Marienhospital Stuttgart
"The device has proven particularly effective in the field of hand therapy (e.g., for CRPS, CTS, Dupuytren's disease, osteoarthritis, nerve lesions, swelling, and pain). The device is particularly suitable for scar mobilization in the treatment of scars after accidents and/or surgical procedures. The affected area is better supplied with blood and the tissue becomes more elastic. [...]“⁹
Linda-Michelle Köth
occupational therapist
"I recommend the new novafon [...] to every patient undergoing pain treatment. [...] The device is also indispensable for restoring sensory function and can also be used by patients themselves to support this process."⁹
patient
Desiree Tar
"I can recommend the novafon to any pain and stroke patient with a clear conscience. I find it very sad that my rehabilitation clinic did not have a novafon [...]. The novafon has helped me tremendously, I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone and am really happy to have my own novafon. In my opinion, every occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy practice should have a novafon. [...].“⁹
Jörg Golombeck
occupational therapist
"One indicator that patients are very receptive to Novafon is the increasing number of patients who are purchasing the device themselves. I am very impressed by its effectiveness and wide range of applications."⁹
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Free guides
Our detailed information papers offer you valuable insights into innovative treatment approaches for various indications—scientifically sound, practical, and directly applicable.
Free web seminars
We want to provide you, as a therapist, and your patients with the best possible support in using novafon and offer free web seminars. Our experienced lecturers impart useful basic knowledge and discuss the application of various indications.
Advanced training courses
As a physical therapist, you can also take part in numerous advanced training courses—both online and on-site. These are more comprehensive than web seminars and are conducted by trained novafon therapists.
Personal consultation
Telephone consultation with our therapists is free of charge for you. Clarify your questions and tailor your treatment with novafon to the individual needs of your patients.
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Occupational-Therapy-Bundle
The complete package for precise and effective vibration therapy as part of the treatment of occupational therapy disorders – for noticeably better therapy results.
Frequently asked questions about use in occupational therapy
- What advantages do novafon sound wave devices offer in occupational therapy?
novafon devices are medically tested sound wave devices that can be used anywhere without any effort. They can replace several other occupational therapy aids and make your therapy even more efficient. In occupational therapy, a novafon can combine the functions of massage devices, manual massage rollers, ultrasound devices, and heat applications. Local vibration therapy restores mobility, reduces pain, and prepares patients for active exercises. Many disorders require several sessions of manual therapy before patients can actively participate for the first time. Just a few minutes of treatment with novagon sound wave devices at the beginning of a course of treatment are enough to relieve pain and movement restrictions to such an extent that active exercises are possible. As early as 1984, vibro-tactile stimulation was proven to be more effective than aspirin for myofascial and musculoskeletal pain. This allows patients to significantly reduce their medication intake in parallel with therapy.
- How do novafon sound wave devices differ from conventional massage devices used in occupational therapy?
novafon is not just a simple massage device for occupational therapy, but a tool that works with vibro-tactile deep stimulation. The effect penetrates up to 9 cm into the tissue. Even with manual therapy using considerable force, this is not possible. By stimulating these hard-to-reach structures, muscle tone is regulated, metabolism is promoted, and oxygen supply to the muscles is improved. Studies have shown that even chronic musculoskeletal pain can be alleviated by local vibration therapy. novafon sound wave devices do not only work on the surface, but penetrate up to 9 cm deep into the tissue, which cannot be achieved with percussive massage devices. They use vibro-tactile deep stimulation, which regulates muscle tone, promotes metabolism, and even alleviates chronic musculoskeletal pain, as studies have shown.
- In which specific cases can novafon sound wave devices be used in occupational therapy?
novafon sound devices can be used in occupational therapy for a wide range of neurological and orthopedic disorders. They help improve sensitivity and functionality, support (de)sensitization in scar formation, improve mobility, and facilitate activities of daily living.
- How are novafon sound wave devices used in occupational therapy?
novafon sound wave devices are placed on the skin without applying pressure and vibrate at one of three selectable frequencies. Depending on the indication, there are different attachments for the device. These also determine whether circular or stroking movement patterns are used, or whether the device is only applied to specific points.
1. Select the appropriate attachment Select the appropriate attachment for the novafon depending on the indication or pain situation. For example, the magnet attachment for more intensive spot treatments, the plate attachment for more extensive use, or the cone attachment for scar treatment, for example.
2. Set the frequency Set the appropriate frequency on the novafon sound wave device. 50 Hz leads to better body awareness and muscle relaxation. 75 Hz activates and stimulates the body's own muscle regeneration powers. 100 Hz is effective in pain relief and promoting blood circulation.
3. Apply the device Place the device on the skin. It will now transmit vibrations vertically into the tissue. Depending on the attachment or the patient's preferences, you can make circular or stroking movements or treat specific areas for longer.
- Is there clinical evidence for the effectiveness of novafon sound wave devices?
The positive effects of local vibration therapy have been proven in clinical studies. The treatment led to improvements in pain perception and neurological indications such as spasticity. You can find an overview of all clinical studies and publications here.
93 %
of occupational therapists surveyed confirm the effectiveness of novafon treatment in neurorehabilitation.⁷
88 %
of occupational therapists surveyed confirm the effectiveness of novafon treatment after a stroke.⁷
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Children with infantile cerebral palsy showed improvement in the imitation of movement patterns, body schema, eye-hand coordination, and tone regulation after undergoing local vibration therapy.⁸
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¹ see bibliography
² Lundeberg T. 1984c. The pain suppressive effect of vibratory stimulation and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as compared to aspirin. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6608397
⁵ Staud R, Robinson ME, Goldman CT, et al. Attenuation of experimental pain by vibro-tactile stimulation in patients with chronic local or widespread musculoskeletal pain. Eur J Pain. 2011 Sept;15(8):836-42.
⁶ Melzack, R.; Wall, P. D. Pain mechanisms: a new theory. Science. 1965 Nov 19; 150(3699): 971–979. doi: 10.1126/science.150.3699.971. PMID: 5320816.
⁷ Anwendungsbefragung 2022 mit 253 teilnehmenden Physiotherapeut:innen.
⁸ Eklund & Steen 1969. Muscle vibration therapy in children with cerebral palsy. Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 1(1):35-37.
⁹ Individual case observation: There may not be sufficient clinical data available to prove the general suitability of local vibration therapy for the symptoms described. This is a user quote published by users on Google or social networks [Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube], or testimonials from therapists.