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Equipment

Photizo
Light Therapy Unit

Combo2000
Combination Therapy Unit

Comfort-Stim TENS
Pain relief using TENS

Myotech EMS
Portable Muscle Stimulator

Home Health Care

Blood Pressure Monitors

Nebulisers

Balls - Gymnic Products
Balls for Therapy and Fitness

Men's Health

Andro-Penis

Correction of Penile Curvatures & Penis Enlargement

Furniture

Portable Treatment Beds, Exam Couches, Trolleys etc.

Consumables

Ultrasound Gel
Conductive Gel

Arnica Massage oil

Resistance Band

Electrodes
for Electrical Stimulators

Therapy Packs

Other
Strapping, Acupuncture Needles, Cables, etc.

Rehab

Wobble Boards, Bobath Plinths etc.

In association with:

Website dedicated to Physiotherapy

About Photizo | How light therapy works | Effects | Unit Specifications | Photizo Clinical - Protocols
Photizo Clinical - Case Studies | Accessories | Contraindications | Visit Photizo Website

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Photizo comes in the following units:

Home Unit (642)
Clinical Unit (643)
Beauty Unit (644)
Vet Unit (641)

Please Note: Alcomed does not sell the Vet unit. For more information on the Vet Unit, please visit the Photizo Website.
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About Photizo

Newest light therapy technology
Contains pre-programmed protocols for treatment, once daily
Choose from: Photizo Clinicical, Photizo Home and Photizo Vet
Easy to use!
Portable, durable and light (500 g)
Optimized wavelengths for healing
Pulsed and continuous output
Robust: LED probe >40,000 hours
Light probes can be sterilized
Operated on battery or mains power

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How does light therapy work?

Effects of Light Therapy

Stimulates the production of ATP in the mitochondria
Reverses cell death process and ensures cell repair
Expedites cellular regeneration
Prevents the overproduction of scar tissue
Does not cause cellular overgrowth or cancer – cells resume optimized functioning
Clearing of inflammation
Lessens ischemia
Increased lymphatic activity
Increase in venous and arterial diameters
Reduction in swelling
Increased immune system activity
Increases local blood supply
Reduced excitability of nervous tissue
Increase in endorphins and serotonin
Systemic pain-relieving and calming effect
Regulates collagen production

Specifications for Units 641, 642, 643 and 644

Mains Power: 100V - 250V
Battery Voltage: 4.8 VDC
Battery Charger: 9 VDC
Weight: 500 GRAMS
Light Probe: 640nM, 100mW - light duty
Auto Switch Off: Within 5 min if not used

Photizo Clinical - Protocols

0-21 day wounds
21+ day wounds
Swelling
Tissue Trauma
Infection
Oral Pathology

   Photizo Clinical - Case Study 1

   Female patient, 78 years old. She had an 18 month old venous ulcer treated with Intra Site gel. The surrounding skin was
   protected with zinc paste. Photizo therapy was administered once daily for 5 minutes only:

   Photizo Clinical - Case Study 2

   Male patient (an alcoholic with mild venous insufficiency). His wound was more than 12 months old. The wound was treated
   with L-Mesitran Soft over the previous months. Photizo was used once daily for 5 minutes:

   Photizo Clinical - Case Study 3

   68 year old female patient - numerous unsuccessful skin grafts. Her wounds were more than 12 months old.Patient stayed
   in hospital during the week for more than 12 months and was scheduled for a final skin graft. Photizo treatment commenced
   once daily for 6 min. The base treatment was L-Mesitran Soft. Only treated on weekends with Photizo therapy:

Photizo - Accessories

Photizo - Contraindications

No known side effects
Overdosing decelerates wound healing
Do not use over thyroid (gland closest to skin surface)
Do not use directly on mast cell tumors
Do not use directly over a Fetus