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Frequently Asked Questions

  
What are the differences between Veinoplus and TENS or the so called massager in the market?
  Veinoplus TENS
Functions Stimulates muscles Stimulates sensory nerves
Reduces swelling Reduces pain
Safety Exceeds safety standard laid down by regulations; max r.m.s. current density < 0.2 mA/cm2. Most machines meet only safety standard
Medical Device Class II medical device; CE medically certified; AAMI/NBS-NS-4-86 compliant Class II medical device, certification unknown
Scientific evidence Yes, many studies Studies on major brands only
     
What are the differences between Veinoplus and muscle stimulators?
  Veinoplus Muscle Stimulators
Functions Stimulates deep calf muscles Stimulates superficial muscles
Reduces swelling Does not reduce swelling
Safety Exceeds safety standard laid down by regulations; max r.m.s. current density < 0.2 mA/cm2. Most machines have higher current density
Medical Device Class II medical device; CE medically certified; AAMI/NBS-NS-4-86 compliant Class II medical device, certification unknown
Scientific evidence Yes, many studies on reduction of leg swelling None relating to leg swelling
     
What are the differences between Veinoplus and mechanical massager?
  Veinoplus Leg Massager
Functions Stimulates deep calf muscles Squeezing superficial calf muscles
Reduces swelling significantly Does not reduce swelling significantly
Medical Device Class II medical device; CE medically certified; AAMI/NBS-NS-4-86 compliant Not a medical device. Mainly a home use device
Scientific evidence Yes, many studies on reduction of leg swelling None published
     
What are the differences between Veinoplus and compression stocking in the treatment of varicose veins?
  Veinoplus Compression Stocking
Functions Active treatment: stimulates deep calf muscles Passive treatment: does not stimulate calf muscles
Reduces swelling significantly Prevent swelling when worn in the early morning; does not reduce swelling once it is present
Analogy Similar to a pump pumping out stagnant water out of the leg Similar to trying to maintain pressure on a balloon to reduce the water that it would hold; water is stagnant
Scientific evidence Yes, many studies on reduction of leg swelling None published
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