What is InterX?

InterX is a medical device that uses electrical stimulation for relief of acute and chronic pain. The device is unusual in that it incorporates a feedback system that modulates the electrical stimulus in response to the impedance of the patients skin.

How does it work?

Interactive Neurostimulation therapy comprises a unique ability to locate the optimal treatment areas with the InterX, targeting them with specific interactive, high amplitude, high density pulsing current. Cutaneous stimulation does not cause muscular contraction and the InterX is safe to use over internal metal work.

The design of the flexible array electrodes ensures that most treatment is delivered to areas of low impedance. The low impedance on the skin is caused by an increase in the sympathetic skin response and research shows that these points correlate to myofascial trigger points1 and major nerve branches.

The device generates high amplitude, high density current and damped biphasic electrical impulses that are delivered to the tissue via a set of electrode pads placed directly to the skin surface at the required area, thus enabling stimulation of all cutaneous nerve endings which in return triggers the bodies response with a number of pain relieving mechanisms. The InterX is sensitive to changes in skin impedance, where electro-physiology of the skin and underlying tissues controls output from the device by varying the voltage in order to maintain a constant peak current.

It can be applied directly to the skin and moved around over the skin without electrode gels. This allows the user to be able to assess the impedance of the skin to identify and target optimal treatment points. This has led to the development of the three step protocol of almost every InterX treatment: Scan, Target, Dynamic.

Proven Success

The InterX produces a pulsing current ranging from 15 to 480 pulses per second. The research shows that low frequency stimulation causes a release of endomorphin, beta-endorphin and enkephalins where a high frequency stimulation releases dynorphins. The broad range of pulsation by the InterX ensures that all types of endorphines are released.

InterX is clinically proven to be consistently effective at getting patients back into active rehabilitation sooner, with less pain and more ROM6. Furthermore, it provides non-drug pain relief; increases range of motion and reduces swelling in acute injuries.The InterX has shown to be highly effective across a wide range of conditions, helping a broad spectrum of patients return to an active lifestyle.

Why should you use InterX?

• It is non-invasive.
• It is easy to use, and has no known adverse side effects that are commonly seen following the use of medications.
• Can be utilised for Nociceptive and Neuropathic pain.
• Speeds up the recovery time.
• Can be used when patient non responsive or intolerant to pain medication
• The InterX is a Class II medical device. It is a portable handheld unit that is powered by standard AA batteries.