Joint Wellness (Novo Pulse) in Belleview FL

Pain from injuries to articular joints of the body may result in acute or chronic pain and osteoarthritis.

Studies conducted to date do not suggest any long-term adverse effects from the use of devices employing pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF). However, long-term effects are unknown. Although no adverse effects have been reported using PEMF, the safety of use during pregnancy and nursing has not been established. This device should not be used by patients with mental or physical conditions which preclude compliance with the device instructions. This device should not be used by individuals who are suffering from epilepsy or other medical complications. Cardiac pacemakers may be adversely affected by exposure to PEMF. This device should not be used by individuals with implanted cardiac pacemakers without consulting their physician. The safety and effectiveness of this device on individuals lacking skeletal maturity have not been established.

Contraindications to the use of the NovoPulse

Studies conducted to date do not suggest any long-term adverse effects from the use of devices employing pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF). However, long-term effects are unknown. Although no adverse effects have been reported using PEMF, the safety of use during pregnancy and nursing has not been established. This device should not be used by patients with mental or physical conditions which preclude compliance with the device instructions. This device should not be used by individuals who are suffering from epilepsy or other medical complications. Cardiac pacemakers may be adversely affected by exposure to PEMF. This device should not be used by individuals with implanted cardiac pacemakers without consulting their physician. The safety and effectiveness of this device on individuals lacking skeletal maturity have not been established.

General risks and complications arising from application of NovoPulse include the following potential risks and safety considerations:

• Contact burn may occur if careful consideration and monitoring is not taken in the application of direct contact to the skin and especially in joint areas of the body that do not have much body fat (i.e., knee, foot, ankle, arms).
• Extra caution should be taken if the patient is susceptible to a burn from heat therapy due to:
  The presence of an underlying disease.
• If the patient has had a prior surgery to the region heat is applied, or
• If the patient applies the heat for over 30 minutes at a time.