How It Works
Why Avazzia BEST™ Works
Avazzia BEST™ is not just another TENS
Avazzia BEST™ electrical signals are different from other TENS signals because:
- They emit high voltage pulsed current signals referred to as HVPC
- They are short-duration pulses of high voltage amplitude and very low duty cycle.
- The average currents are in the microcurrent range.
- These are damped biphasic, sinusoidal waveforms.
- The process is further enhanced by signals that change and adapt as the electrical properties of the tissue being treated change (Reaction readings).
How TENS Technology Works, and Why Avazzia BEST™ Works Better
TENS was developed for the control of chronic and post-operative pain by saturating subcutaneous nerve receptors with low-intensity electrical stimulation. TENS deliver constant voltage with fluctuating current and resistance/impedance.
BEST™ delivers a driving signal based upon the change in microcurrent and impedance over the active pulse interval. Avazzia’s proprietary software and microchips mean a better engineered, more effective treatment method than a traditional TENS.
Conventional TENS work on the pain gate theory by applying a saturating electrical charge to the A and B fibers of the nervous system, thereby blocking the pain message to the brain. Once the stimulation is removed, the pain often returns a short time later.
Oscilloscope reading of a conventional TENS signal
TENS units use a variety of power sources — some are plugged into the wall, use 9V batteries or other batteries. TENS also use a range of methods to conduct current through the skin including onboard electrodes or lead wires connected to adhesive pads, masks, wraps and other fabric-like options.
Avazzia BEST™ (Bio-Electric Stimulation Technology) devices generate electrical impulses that are similar to neurological impulses in the C nerve fibers. These fibers are embedded in tissues and make up 85 percent of all nerves found in the body and to “fast” pain blocking A fibers.
Oscilloscope reading of an Avazzia BEST™ signal
Avazzia BEST™ devices use two AA batteries and all of these methods to conduct microcurrent to the patient — onboard electrodes, lead wires with pads or accessories such as Y-electrode and pencil electrode, and fabric-like options including wraps, gloves and socks.
Comparison of Avazzia BEST™ to traditional TENS
Avazzia BEST™ | Traditional TENS |
|---|---|
Avazzia BEST™ devices are USFDA-cleared for
| Check clearances and federal approvals. |
| Effectiveness lasts for several hours after treatment | Effectiveness often ends when treatment stops. |
| Engineered and manufactured in the U.S., at a federally inspected facility in North Texas. | Difficult to determine where product is manufactured; engineering origins often unknown. |
| BEST™ units is designed to prevent habituation and accommodation for more effective pain management. | User’s body often “gets used” to TENS stimuli. TENS unit works well for awhile and then effectiveness is either severely limited or eliminated. |
| Technical support and service available at company headquarters in Dallas. | Some products offer no technical support and cannot be returned for any reason. |
| Accessories may be purchased separately. | No option to add needed items or delete unnecessary items. |
Technical Comparison
Avazzia BEST™ | Traditional TENS |
|---|---|
| Patented microchip technology designed by the Texas Instrument engineer who created the “logic” chips used in Apollo moon missions and F-14 and F-15 fighter jets. | Technology is basically the same as when units came into common use in 1970s. Technology can be easily replicated. |
| Output signals vary with changes in tissue impedance to reduce accommodation. | Output signals typically in the same, continuous pattern, often resulting in accommodation. |
| Biofeedback | No feedback |
| High intensity, burst pulses and very low microcurrent for increased stimulation of neuropeptides. | Low intensity, long duration pulses, higher current. |
| Voltage range: 20-650 volts. | Voltage range: 0-40 volts. |
| Amperage range: Microamps (10–6 amps) | Amperage range: Milliamps (10–3 amps) |
| Signals, frequency range: 0.5 Hz to 2500 Hz | Signals, frequency range: 1 Hz to 100 Hz |
| Damped, asymmetrical, biphasic, sinusoidal waveform. | Square waveform, monophasic or biphasic; symmetrical or asymmetrical. |
| Uses two AA batteries. | Uses 9V battery |
| Owner’s Manual and User Guide included with purchase. | Owner’s Manual included with purchase. |