In physical therapy, your hands are your most important tool—but treatments can be exhausting. That's why over 40,000 therapists 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 lasting and improved therapy results.
In physical therapy, your hands are your most important tool—but treatments can be exhausting. That's why over 40,000 therapists 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 lasting and improved therapy results.
Relieve acute and chronic pain
novafon sound wave devices have been proven to significantly reduce muscle and joint pain. Targeted deep stimulation also increases blood circulation, relaxes or activates the muscles, and improves tissue mobility.¹
Treating neurological disorders
Whether for limited mobility or uncontrollable muscle tone, the effects of local vibration therapy have been clinically proven. It improves motor control, relieves pain, promotes perception, and specifically supports ADL.²
Supporting regeneration
Beyond the scientifically researched areas of application, novafon can also be used to support regeneration after physical activity and to increase general well-being.³
Medically tested sound wave therapy
for physical therapy practices
Specific applications in physiotherapy
pain
arthrosis
CMD
spasticity
Treat acute and chronic pain in the muscular and joint system
Myofascial pain
Local vibration therapy can be used to relax muscles, relieve pain, and improve mobility. The positive effect of vibrations on pain has been researched for decades and is considered proven. Particularly in cases of chronic musculoskeletal disorders, better results can be achieved than with drug therapy.⁴
Treat acute and chronic pain in the muscular and joint system
Osteoarthritis
novafon can help you treat osteoarthritic complaints, e.g., in the fingers, knees, or hips. You can specifically relieve myofascial tension and generally hypertonic muscles surrounding the affected joint or caused by compensatory protective postures. Painful ligaments and tendons that are irritated by constant incorrect strain can also be treated in a targeted manner, providing noticeable pain relief. With regular use, you can increase your patients' mobility and improve their quality of life in the long term.
Treat acute and chronic pain in the muscular and joint system
CMD
To make CMD therapy even more effective, you can use the novafon to support tone regulation, pain point treatment, and mobility improvement. On the one hand, externally, along the entire masticatory and auxiliary muscles—on the other hand, with the intraoral attachments. Many patients report a noticeable improvement in mobility and a reduction in pain after just a few minutes. To support the long-term success of the therapy, you can also give them the option of continuing the treatment at home.
Treating neurological disorders
Spasticity
Since local vibration therapy is used as a non-medicinal method of regulating muscle tone, you can use it effectively to treat spasticity, such as hemiparesis. Spasticity can be reduced, leading to improved gait and grip function. By stimulating the sensorimotor system, you support coordinated movement and increase awareness of the affected body part. This method is suitable for people who have suffered a stroke or traumatic brain injury, as well as for people with multiple sclerosis and children with cerebral palsy.
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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.⁴
Studies and testimonials
Lisa Ehrensberger, Physiotherapist, Munich, report 2023 (PDF)
Rebekka Leifels, Physiotherapist, Großenbrach, report 2023 (PDF)
Marc Lachat, Praxis für Physiotherapie, Moers, report 2023 (PDF)
Friederike Martin, Physiotherapist, Au in der Hallertau, report 2023 (PDF)
Physiotherapie MobiloFit, Peine, report dated 25.11.2016 (PDF)
Schlimm Physio & Relax; Sindelfingen, report dated 26.08.2005 (PDF)
Lundeberg T. et al. 1987. Vibratory stimulation compared to placebo in alleviation of pain.
Lundeberg T. 1985b. Relief of pain from a phantom limb by peripheral stimulation.
Lundeberg T, Nordemar R, Ottoson D. 1984a. Pain alleviation by vibratory stimulation.
Lundeberg T. 1983. Vibratory stimulation for the alleviation of chronic pain.
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 physical 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 appreciates this.
We are certified by TÜV SÜD as a medical device manufacturer.
Our quality promise: the highest standards of 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.
Our quality promise: the highest standards of workmanship and materials.
Durable and reliable function. Seamless quality assurance.
Tanja Wippler
Physiotherapist, CMD-Therapist
"For bruxism, we work with special CMD therapy—prescribed by dentists—and use novafon to relax the masticatory muscles with great success in combination with special exercises to promote habitual relaxation of the jaw joint and reduce tension in the masticatory muscle system (...)"⁹
Roland Schlimm
Physiotherapist and osteopath
"The most common areas of application are cases of osteoarthritis, which deliver excellent results and feedback depending on the stage of osteoarthritis (stages 1–3). [...] Patients report immediate pain relief for superficial joint surfaces (knee, foot, elbow, wrist, shoulder, spine, jaw joint) report immediate pain relief and improved mobility that lasts for approximately 2 to 3 hours. [...] "⁹
Testimonials and quotes.
What satisfied users say.
Testimonials and quotes.
What satisfied users say.
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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The complete package for precise and effective vibration therapy for targeted muscle relaxation, pain relief, and neurological rehabilitation—for noticeably better therapy results.
Frequently asked questions about use in physical therapy
- How are novafon sound wave devices used in physical therapy?
novafon devices have various attachments for localized or large-area treatment. This can be done in preparation for manual therapy or physiotherapy, but also in separate sessions. The application is risk-free and can also be carried out by patients themselves.
- For which indications can novafon sound wave devices be used in physical therapy?
novafon sound wave devices use targeted local vibro-tactile stimulation that reaches depths of up to 6 cm. They can be used in various orthopedic and neurological applications, including the treatment of spasticity, craniomandibular dysfunction (CMD), pain relief, and sports therapy. The application book supplied describes all areas of application on the body with treatment instructions.
- Is the novafon comparable to a massage gun?
novafon products are not simple massage devices for physiotherapy. They are devices for targeted local vibration therapy and work with vertical vibrations in the audible range. Instead of mechanical impact energy or rotation, they work with targeted local vibro-tactile stimulation. Frequencies of 50, 75, or 100 Hz stimulate the sensorimotor system, blood circulation, and metabolism. In addition, sound wave devices for professional physiotherapy have been proven to have a deeper effect than other therapeutic approaches (6+ cm) without requiring any effort. They therefore serve as an aid in the treatment of symptoms in various orthopedic and neurological indications. Thanks to the deep-acting sound wave technology, reliable therapeutic success can be achieved after just a short, gentle treatment.
- What advantages do novafon sound wave devices offer over other sound and massage devices used in physical therapy?
novafon sound wave devices are significantly gentler than shock wave therapy, for example, while achieving a unique depth effect of 9 cm+. Unlike ultrasound devices, they are more flexible and mobile in use. Compared to massage guns and similar devices, they work in a much more targeted manner and are easier to regulate.
- 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.
“It has a very profound effect that can be traced several centimeters below the skin into the myofascial tissue. I had the opportunity to test it and am convinced.”
Prof. Dr. Robert Schleip, PhD
Fascia researcher, Technical University of Munich
92 %
of the physiotherapists surveyed use novafon regularly for effective pain relief in their therapy.⁷
91 %
The test subjects reported an improvement in symptoms associated with CMD, such as jaw joint pain, muscle pain, and headaches.⁸
80 %
of the physical therapists surveyed confirm the effectiveness of novafon after only 5-10 minutes of use.⁷
Sources
¹'² See bibliography
³ Klapper, F. Physiotherapy experience report. Physiocenter Andreev. 2023; Artelt, F. Physiotherapy experience report. Aktiv und Gesund Budenheim GmbH. 2023.
⁴ 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 Serritella, E. et al. Local Vibratory Stimulation for Temporomandibular Disorder Myofascial Pain Treatment: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Preliminary Study. Pain Research & Management. 2020; 2020:6705307.
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.