Use of the NOVAFON is not permitted with:
- Open wounds/eczema (in the body region being treated)
- Arteriosclerosis (in the body region being treated)
- Current episodes of epilepsy
- Pregnancy
- Implants (in the body region being treated)
- Heart pacemakers
- Thromboses (in the body region being treated)
- Brain pacemakers
- Cardiac arrhythmia
- Tumours, cancerous and non-cancerous
- Acute inflammations (in the body region being treated)
- Acute episodes of inflammatory diseases
The following applications must be specifically considered for anatomical reasons when using on animals, and should only be utilised after consultation with or examination from a veterinarian or animal therapist:
- Avoid the parotid gland
- Avoid the jugular groove / jugular vein
- Do not use to treat foals / puppies without clinical indications
- Do not use directly on windgall / windpuff
- Do not use directly on fresh fractures / bone sequestra / osteochondrosis dissecans
- Do not use directly on old or healed suspensory ligament / tendon injuries
- Unexplained swellings
- RAOs (Recurrent Airway Obstructions: COPD, COB, heaves / broken wind)
- Headshaking, shivering, stringhalt
- PSSM, EMS
- Laminitis
Do not use for treating pains or swellings of unknown origin. In that case consult a medical professional for clarification and diagnosis.
SIDE EFFECTS
Please note that in rare cases the following side effects may occur:
- Intensification of pain / unpleasant sensations
- Discomfort / dizziness
- Skin irritation
- Reflex / involuntary muscle contractions
Please cease treatment immediately if one of this side effects occurs. Note that, especially with pain management, an initial worsening of the complaint may occur before you notice an improvement. Please note that slight reddening and warming of the skin do not represent a cause for concern. This is a desired effect of local vibration therapy, resulting in increased blood flow.
APPLICATION
NOVAFON devices and accessories are meant to relieve pains and aid in relaxation of muscles. Common use scenarios are:
- Temporary and transient pain of the musculoskeletal system (epicondylitis, tendinitis
- Chronical pain of the musculoskeletal system (fibromyalgia, localized muscoskeletal pain LMP, myofascial pain, Temporomandibular joint dysfunction TMJD)
- Neurological diseases (spasticity after stroke, spasticity due to cerebral palsy, hemineglect after stroke, sensomotoric disorders after stroke, sensitivity disorders)
- Voice and swallowing therapy (dysphagia, dysphonia, swallowing disorders after stroke, swallowing disorders in cerebral palsy)
The NOVAFON is successfully used by numerous patients and therapists for these indications:
- Muscle pain
- Tennis elbow / golfer's elbow
- Tendonitis
- Phantom pain
- Fibromyalgia
SPEECH THERAPY
- Voice disorder
- Swallowing disorder
- Myofunctional disorders
- Speech disorders
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
- Hand therapy
- Sensitivity disorder / perceptual disorder
- Spasticity / paralysis
- Neglect = spatial perception disorder
- Joint pain / nerve pain
PHYSIOTHERAPY
- Jaw motion disorder (CMD)
- Spasticity / paralysis
- Joint pain / nerve pain
Instructions for use and contraindications
Local vibration therapy is a simple, safe, and effective therapeutic aid. NOVAFON devices can be used on people of all ages but no younger than as 6 years. They are also used on fully grown animals (from 3 kg body weight). Under supervision of qualified professionals, earlier use may also be possible. However, DO NOT use the devices on patients aged younger than 2 years. Furthermore, people with limited cognition need to be supervised. However, please note the following contraindications and information regarding side effects.
Do you have any further questions?
In the Download area , you will find further helpful information on the use of NOVAFON sound wave devices and accessories. Our therapists are available for a free consultation. Send an email toinfo@novafon.de or call 07151 133970.