Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi everyone, I'm a fourth year student on the Bachelor degree course in Auckland, New Zealand. Having had positive results in student clinic so far with the use of electrostimulation for musculoskeletal complaints, I'm looking to buy an electroacupuncture machine. The model I'm currently considering is the 'AWQ104E Needle Stimulator' at NZ$290 from Acuneeds Australia. It has four outlets, goes from 1-1000Hz and has different frequency settings. Is this a good investment? Could I get a cheaper and smaller TENS machine and adapt the leads with crocodile clips? I would be grateful for any advice on electrostimulator devices and the use of electroacupuncture in general. Thanks, Rachel _______________ Brrr... its getting cold out there Find someone to snuggle up with http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fdating%2Enz%2Emsn%2Ecom%2Fchanne\ l%2Findex%2Easpx%3Ftrackingid%3D1048628 & _t=773568480 & _r=nzWINDOWSliveMAILemailTA\ GLINES & _m=EXT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Rachel Check out this book for a review of the technique and machines: Electroacupuncture: A Practical Manual and Resource (Hardcover) by David F. Mayor (Author) David lectures at our college in the UK and the book is very comprehensive. Norman Chinese Medicine , Rachel Mackeson <rachelchelka wrote: > > > > > Hi everyone, I'm a fourth year student on the Bachelor degree course in Auckland, New Zealand. Having had positive results in student clinic so far with the use of electrostimulation for musculoskeletal complaints, I'm looking to buy an electroacupuncture machine. The model I'm currently considering is the 'AWQ104E Needle Stimulator' at NZ$290 from Acuneeds Australia. It has four outlets, goes from 1-1000Hz and has different frequency settings. Is this a good investment? Could I get a cheaper and smaller TENS machine and adapt the leads with crocodile clips? I would be grateful for any advice on electrostimulator devices and the use of electroacupuncture in general. > Thanks, > Rachel > > _______________ > Brrr... its getting cold out there Find someone to snuggle up with > http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fdating%2Enz%2Emsn%2Ecom%2Fchanne\ l%2Findex%2Easpx%3Ftrackingid%3D1048628 & _t=773568480 & _r=nzWINDOWSliveMAILemailTA\ GLINES & _m=EXT > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 I have AWQ-104L Digital (made in Hong Kong), 4 output, battery only; really handy and small-size, portable.US$100 Hwato Brand (China), SDZ-II Nerve and Muscle stimular with conwave,intm wave, D-Dwave6 output,timer; US$110. not sure. Hwato Brand (China), SDZ-III Nerve and Muscle stimular with conwave,intm wave, D-Dwave, 6 output; US$120. China made, G91-B Electricity acu. stimulator,6 output, one frequency,old model. US$40. They are not expensive (we profession get 30% off regular price). You can earn one by treating 2 patients. It is even less expensive if you buy in China of coz. All the above are handy. There are models like the size of ampifier will cost US$400 something. I don't think it is necessary unless you are running expensive spa treatment center. Hope that helps. SUNG, Yuk-ming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 In his book, David Mayor talks about the different machines available on the market: http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/product/119/0/electroacupuncture The Hwato electric acupuncture machine is a good one: http://www.chinesemedicinetimes.com/product/503/316/hwato_sdz_ii_electronic_acup\ uncture_stimulator Regards, Attilio Chinese Medicine , " sxm2649 " <sxm2649 wrote: > > I have > > AWQ-104L Digital (made in Hong Kong), 4 output, battery only; really handy and small-size, portable.US$100 > > Hwato Brand (China), SDZ-II Nerve and Muscle stimular with conwave,intm wave, D-Dwave6 output,timer; US$110. not sure. > > Hwato Brand (China), SDZ-III Nerve and Muscle stimular with conwave,intm wave, D-Dwave, 6 output; US$120. > > China made, G91-B Electricity acu. stimulator,6 output, one frequency,old model. US$40. > > They are not expensive (we profession get 30% off regular price). You can earn one by treating 2 patients. It is even less expensive if you buy in China of coz. > > All the above are handy. There are models like the size of ampifier will cost US$400 something. I don't think it is necessary unless you are running expensive spa treatment center. > > Hope that helps. > > SUNG, Yuk-ming > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Chinese Medicine , Rachel Mackeson <rachelchelka wrote: I'm looking to buy an electroacupuncture machine. The model I'm currently considering is the 'AWQ104E Needle Stimulator' at NZ$290 from Acuneeds Australia. It has four outlets, goes from 1-1000Hz and has different frequency settings. Is this a good investment? Could I get a cheaper and smaller TENS machine and adapt the leads with crocodile clips? I would be grateful for any advice on electrostimulator devices and the use of electroacupuncture in general. > Thanks, > Rachel Hi Rachel greetings from across 'the ditch' We must never 'convert' a TENS unit to an electro-acupuncture one, as the shape of the wave-form in each is different. TENS wave-form is 'designed' to work over a large area - skin - which has greater resistance than a metal needle, or an acupoint. It is the wrong stimulus to send charging down a needle into a person. I do have a reference for this... somewhere... it's something to do with electro-chemical changes and the metals in the needles. The only other thing worth knowing about electro-acup machines, is that a great many of the ones made in Asia do not meet electrical safety standards for medical equipment - in Australia anyway. My friends and I are 'forbidden' [by the medical electrical equipment testing dude] to connect them to power outlets, and can only run them safely on batteries. Acuneeds is a reliable company, you might like to ask them about this machine. The book others are suggesting is excellent. Best wishes for your studies...glad to know you're seeing the benefits of your work in the student clinic. Margi - Brisbane Australia http://margihealing.wordpress.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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