Physiotherapeutic methods of treatment with the help of modern medical devices are more confidently entering our lives and sometimes replace traditional medicinal ones. Consider one of the most popular devices for home use - "Vitafon", reviews of which are often found on medical forums.
What is a Vitafon? Externally, the device is a compact casing-block connected to the mains, and a pair of round membrane emitters with wires of about 4 cm in diameter connected to it. They are called vibrophones: they are tightly applied to painful areas of the body for treatment with the help of sound vibrations. The procedure for this treatment is called phoning.
To understand the principle of operation of the “Vitafon”, we should recall the structure of our circulatory system, which, as you know, consists of many vessels - from the largest (arteries and veins) to the smallest capillaries. With blood flow, the walls of the vessels fluctuate with a certain frequency, depending on their diameter. In case of blood flow disturbance (trauma, inflammatory process, nerve endings “pinched” by swollen muscles), it is very important to help the body restore normal blood delivery to the diseased organ in time.
Use ultrasound to create fluctuations in the desired frequency, stimulating blood flow, suggested physicist-inventor Vyacheslav Fedorov. His device "Vitafon" is a generator of sound vibrations that are absolutely harmless to humans, allowing you to "stir" pathologically immobilized vessel walls. The main difficulty in the development of the device was that for exposure to vessels of different diameters, sound vibrations of various frequencies were required, up to ultrasound. The solution was simple - an automatic vibration amplitude switch was mounted in the casing.
Thus, turning on the “Vitafon” and applying it to a sore spot, we hear a “buzzing”, the tone of which constantly changes from quite low to ultra-high (the sound “disappears”, that is, our ear ceases to perceive it at some moments) . The treatment procedure is completely painless. Vibrophones are installed on the body according to the scheme (their own for each disease), the duration and mode of sounding also vary. In addition to acting directly on the diseased organ, it is also recommended to carry out procedures in the area of ​​the kidneys to improve their functioning, remove toxins and purify the blood.
What diseases does Vitafon treat? Customer reviews speak of a wide range of diseases. The device is indicated for any diseases associated with disorders of the spine - radiculitis, osteochondrosis, the effects of vertebral injuries and cerebral palsy, joint diseases (arthritis, arthrosis), rehabilitation after a stroke, as well as respiratory and digestive diseases; with fractures, dislocations, bruises, frostbite and in many other cases. After all, the principle of its action is the same for all violations.
Does the Vitafon have contraindications? Developers warn of the inadmissibility of using the device in case of cancer, during pregnancy (there is a risk of impairing fetal development), with skin inflammation and at high temperature, in the area of ​​implanted stimulants and with thrombophlebitis. It is also not recommended to install vibrophones on the heart area.
Does Vitafon really help? Reviews about the device contain a wide range of opinions - from enthusiastic to critical. Most of those who bought the device and use it regularly according to the scheme have a fairly obtained effect. In addition to treating specific diseases, “Vitafon”, acting on different parts of the spine, releases pinched nerve endings and normalizes the blood supply to almost all organs, which leads to an overall improvement.
But is the "Vitafon" so universal? Reviews on some forums range from critical to sharply negative, down to accusations of fraud. A reasonable answer to the accusers - there is no panacea for all diseases! There are a large number of seriously neglected diseases in which dramatic improvement is no longer possible, and the task of Vitafon is only to maintain the patient's condition at an acceptable level through regular use. In general, the principle of regularity is fundamental in physiotherapy. Healing in one or two sessions will never happen! Patience, perseverance and daily use of the device (of course, in combination with drug therapy) for a long time (up to several months) is the key to a positive effect.