SYMBYX BIOME PhysioCare Protocol Laser Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- SYMBYX BIOME
Table of Contents
SYMBYX BIOME PhysioCare Protocol Laser
Product Specifications
- Brand: PhysioCare
- Type: Infrared Laser Treatment Device
- Treatment Time: 1-15 minutes per treatment site
- Maximum Number of Treatment Points: Varies per treatment area (Refer to Table 1.1)
- Manufacturer: SYMBYX Pty Ltd
- Country of Origin: Australia
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Precautions & Contraindications
Before using the PhysioCare device, review the Safety Precautions and Contraindications provided in the Instruction Manual and on the manufacturer’s website.
- Avoid using the device on sensitive or broken skin. For such areas, maintain a non-contact approach by holding the device slightly above the skin surface.
- Avoid direct contact with eyelids and do not view the divergent beam with magnifiers.
- Perform treatments while sitting or lying down to minimize the risk of falls or injury.
- If you experience adverse reactions like worsening balance, tremor, headache, nausea, or dizziness, discontinue the therapy and contact the Clinical Support Team immediately.
PhysioCare Protocol
To use the PhysioCare infrared laser for pain and inflammation treatment, follow these steps:
- Turn on the PhysioCare device.
- If direct application is painful, use a non-contact approach by holding the laser slightly off the skin.
Pain and Inflammation Treatment
First Treatment: Treat up to 2-3 treatment points per area initially.
Following Treatment: Increase treatment points to the maximum specified in Table 1.1 if the first treatment is well-tolerated. Limit total treatment time to 30 minutes per day if treating multiple body parts.
For Acute Swelling: Move the PhysioCare with light pressure over areas with acute swelling instead of keeping it stationary.
Treating Fibromyalgia
Specific instructions for treating fibromyalgia using the PhysioCare device are not provided in this extract. Refer to the full Instruction Manual or contact Customer Care for guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use the PhysioCare device on broken skin?
A: No, avoid using the device on broken skin. Maintain a non-contact approach for such areas.
Q: What should I do if I experience adverse reactions during treatment?
A: Discontinue the therapy immediately and contact the Clinical Support Team for further instructions.
Q: How long should I treat each body part with the PhysioCare device?
A: Refer to Table 1.1 for the recommended treatment times per body part.
Please review the PhysioCare Instruction Manual for full safety and operating advice before applying this treatment.
Time to Complete
Total of 1-15 minutes per treatment site. Refer to the Table 1.1 for guidance.
Frequency
- Acute pain conditions (<30 days duration): 3-5 treatments per week.
- Chronic pain conditions (>30 days duration): 1-3 treatments per week, with one day of rest in between treatments.
Treatment Table 1.1
Treatment Area| Maximum
Number of Treatment Points
| Treatment Time (Minutes)
---|---|---
Top of foot| 3| 3
Heel| 6| 6
Ankle| 4| 4
Achilles tendon| 6| 6
Shin| 6| 6
Knee| 6| 6
Glute or quad| 6| 6
Hips/hip flexor| 6| 6
Back pain or spine| 12-15| 12-15
Fingers (or toes)| 1| 1
Wrist| 4| 4
Elbow| 4| 4
Shoulder| 6| 6
Neck| 10| 10
Safety Precautions & Contraindications
- Please review the Safety Precautions and Contraindications page on our website and the Instruction Manual before use. SYMBYX is not your primary healthcare provider and you are advised to consult with one if ever in doubt.
- A level of caution should be exercised when commencing any new therapy as there is always a small risk of produing unwanted side effects.
- Do not use the device in contact with sensitive or broken skin (including open wounds) For treatment of these, use the non-contact approach, holding the device a few millimetres above the area so the laser is not in contact with the skin.
- Do not use the device in contact with eyelids.
- Do not view the divergent beam with magnifiers.
- Please perform your treatment sitting or lying down, and take your time standing up to minimise any risk of falls or injury.
- For further information on safety precautions and contraindications please check our website and the Instruction Manual. If you experience worsening balance, tremor, headache, nausea, dizziness, and/or other adverse reactions, please cease the therapy immediately and contact our Clinical Support Team at [email protected] for further instructions.
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How to use the PhysioCare infrared laser to treat pain and inflammation
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Contact Information
SYMBYX Customer Care
Email: [email protected]
Phone (worldwide): +61 2 8066 9966
Phone (UK only): +44 2037 698576
SYMBYX Pty Ltd
3/116 Military Road Neutral Bay NSW 2089 Australia
www.symbyxbiome.com
Turn on the PhysioCare
- Press the power button on the top of the PhysioCare 1 and release. The small green light within the power button will now be illuminated.
- This will be followed by 4 short beeps and a flashing blue light band .2
- When the PhysioCare is pressed onto the treatment area, the blue band will illuminate, indicating that the laser diodes are now emitting laser light .3
How to Use
- Press the laser end of the PhysioCare o3 nto the bare skin of the treatment point with enough pressure to turn on the blue light band .2
- Please be seated, standing or lying down during treatment.
- Hold the laser on or over the area until the PhysioCare beeps (the beep indicates 1 minute of treatment).
- Move the laser at least 1.5-2cm to another treatment point (where you are experiencing pain) in the treatment area. Move the laser around the treatment area for the total time recommended in Table 1.1.
- If at any time during your treatment the PhysioCare loses contact with your skin, reposition the laser back onto the treatment point. The PhysioCare will continue treating for that minute.
Non-Contact Application
If applying the PhysioCare directly onto the skin is painful on a particular
area, please hold the laser slightly off the skin to ensure a more comfortable
application. A rubber band can be placed around the length of the PhysioCare
to ensure that the laser stays on for the length of the treatment.
Pain and Inflammation Treatment
First Treatment
Treat for a maximum of 2-3 treatment points, per treatment area of the body.
Following Treatment
If the first treatment is tolerated well (i.e. pain-free), increase the
treatment points to the maximum number of points recommended in Treatment
Table 1.1. If you are treating 3 or more body parts in one session, treat up
to a maximum time of 30 minutes per day.
Acute Swelling
When applying the laser to an affected area with acute swelling, keep moving
the PhysioCare with light pressure, rather than holding it stationary.
Treating Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia can vary between individuals and even within the same individual
from day to day. Pain may also be accompanied by feelings of “tightness”,
tenderness, numbness, tingling or weakness. Flare-ups often occur.
A Fibromyalia flare-up is a temporary increase in the number and/or intensity
of symptoms. Some flare-ups last for 1-2 days but others may continue for
several weeks or even months.
Focus the laser treatment on the 3 most painful areas of your body for that
day. For example, that might be shoulder, neck and wrist pain. We understand
that the top 3 most painful points may vary by day, week or separate flare-up
event, or you may have pain in 1 or 2 areas only.
- For your first treatment, start with a half dose. Only complete half of the treatment points/time recommended in Table 1.1.
- Apply the PhysioCare on each of the 1-3 pain points for the time recommended in the treatment table above, up to 3 days per week with a day’s rest in between sessions (e.g. Monday, Wednesday and Friday)
- Move the laser at least 1.5 – 2 cm to another treatment point (where you are experiencing pain) in the treatment area. You can move the laser around the treatment area up to a maximum number of points recommended in Table 1.1. The PhysioCare will make an audible beeping sound every 1 minute of continous applications.
Turn Off the PhysioCare
- Press the power button on the top of the PhysioCare 1 and release.
- The small green light within the power button will now turn off .1
- When pressed against skin there should be no beeping sound or flashing light.
Battery Care
- When the PhysioCare is low in power, you will notice the following signs:
- It may work for several seconds or minutes and then beep continuously
- It may start to beep every few seconds after you turn it on
- It may not turn on at all
- Please make sure the PhysioCare is turned off after each treatment. The green light within the power button should be off.
- If the PhysioCare is not turned off after each use, the batteries will need replacing more often than every 4 hours of continuous usage.
- To change the batteries, unscrew the back of the device by using the small flathead screwdriver, open and replace the batteries. Do not over-tighten the screw once the batteries are replaced.
- Rechargeable AAA batteries may be used. For convenience you may want to purchase 12x AAA NiMH batteries to have on hand, and an 8-slot battery charger for recharging