Has ELFcare gone through any kind of clinical
tests? How does it rank in comparison with other
methods?
ELFcare's synergistic combination of cold, heat and
electrotherapy is clinically proven to be one of the most effective
treatment methods currently available for pain relief and
rehabilitation.
Is there any need for accessories such as coolers or
microwave ovens?
ELFcare's precision temperature calibration offers exact and
stable treatment - no need for hot or cold packs, microwave ovens
or cooling systems.
Can patients continue treatment at
home?
With ELFcare you can program the unit to carry out a
complete series of treatments. ELFcare's recall ability will
report what treatment was actually carried out, and when.
How can I follow my patient's treatment if it isn't
carried out in the surgery?
ELFcare's recall ability allows you to monitor your patients'
progress as closely as if they were coming to your clinic for
treatment. In addition, in order to monitor your patient's
treatment closely in between appointments, you can download
treatment logs from the Internet at regular intervals as agreed
upon between you and your patient.
Can ELFcare be used in sports
medicine?
Since ELFcare is compact and portable, it is
especially suitable for sports medicine, as treatment can be
carried out in the gym or during time-out at the soccer finals.
Can I develop my own algorithms, or am I limited to
the package of treatment protocols provided with the ELFcare
system?
The ELFcare system is highly sophisticated and versatile.
There is no protocol or algorithm currently available that
the ELFcare system cannot handle. You can certainly create
your own protocols and ensure the treatment programmed is exactly
the treatment you have prescribed. You can also save your own
protocols for future use.
What happens if I want to make a change in the
treatment? Does the patient have to make an appointment,
or can I do this via the Internet?
No problem. The ELFcare treatment sequences can
be downloaded via the Internet, which makes things much more
convenient for you and your patient.
The ELFcare system is new, and at the beginning I
would rather check out existing treatment protocols before
developing my own. Is there any way of doing
this?
The ELFcare system includes a package of professionally
recommended protocols for use with specific medical conditions.
I already have a computerized database for my
patients. Is it possible to integrate the data on the ELFcare with
the existing case file?
The ELFcare database can be integrated into any existing
database software you may have installed. If you don't yet have
software installed, you can use the ELFcare database for your case
file organization. Once you enter a patient's name and ID, all the
stored data can be utilized for reports and further treatments.
Do I have to give my patient complicated
instructions on how to use the system?
If the patient is stressed out, it will make the treatment less
effective. There are no complicated instructions. Self-treatment is
simple. The unit is extremely easy to use, and voice messages and
graphics will guide your patient step-by-step through treatment. No
stress, no mess.
I can't always rely on patients to remember when to
carry out treatment - does the ELFcare system have a
solution?
ELFcare will remind your patient when to begin the treatment
session with voice messages and flashing display. Your patient may
decide not to carry out treatment at that time, in which case you
will see a full report of what treatment was carried out at your
patient's next appointment.
I have a patient who travels a lot. Will he be able
to carry on with treatment during trips?
ELFcare is easy to carry, aesthetic and unobtrusive. Your
patient can travel with ELFcare wherever he goes.
How can I be sure my patient won't inadvertently
change the settings on the control unit?
ELFcare is tamper-proof. Thanks to the locking system, no
unauthorized changes can be made to the treatment settings.
How long do the batteries last?
It depends on the program of the device setting. Usually the
battery is sufficient for at least one hour of treatment at maximum
power consumption. Thanks to ELFcare's recall ability, memory
is retained by the unit even in the case of battery failure or
replacement.