An excerpt that provides a good summary of some of the discussed theories:
We now know the body has an electromagnetic “circulatory system” which provides intercellular communication through electromagnetic signaling. Becker has documented that our bodies present a positive polarity along the central axis and a negative polarity in the peripheral structures.1 He has also shown that this polarity is reversed in hypnosis, during anesthesia, and following an injury which creates a positive potential at the site of trauma. Becker has speculated this polarity reversal sets up a current of injury which initiates and signals the beginning of tissue repair and regeneration. Doctor Becker believes this current of injury is conducted by means of direct current signals passed along the Schwann and Glial cell sheaths that surround the neurons.
The internationally known radiologist and researcher, Bjorn Nordenstrom, M.D. describes tissues as biological batteries in our body. This concept is well-known and accepted by many researchers. Dr. Nordenstrom believes that an electrical voltage potential difference exists in the body which is created by a separation of oppositely charged ions. He states that the electrical energy of this biological battery can be tapped once this circuit is closed. The closed circuit permits the flow of electricity between oppositely charged areas. In his book on bioelectricity, Dr. Nordenstrom describes the activation of these biological semiconductor circuits following muscle activity and injuries both of which cause a build-up of positively charged ions.
Researchers have benefited greatly from the discovery that the body functions on a microcurrent level. Scientific studies using microcurrents have documented its ability to stimulate and even shorten the healing process. Research by Cheng et al., at the University of Louvain in Belgium, have shown that a current of 500 microamperes can raise the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) level almost 500 percent and increase protein synthesis and membrane transport.2 The Bourguignon study documented the intracellular influx of calcium within the first minute of microcurrent stimulation followed by an uncapping of insulin receptor on the cell membrane and enhancement of protein and DNA synthesis.3 Nessler and Mass in their study used seven microamperes of direct current to speed tissue repair and regeneration of excised rabid tendon.4 Their stimulated group showed a 255 percent increase in hydroxyproline uptake compared to the baseline controls. Histologic examination confirmed the tenoblastic repair had been enhanced by electrical stimulation.
Just so you know the ARP is combined with a method of AK that significantly improves results. It is not just the output of the machine that is important or the protocols you use with it but also this more complex chiropractic techniques that prepare the body for the ARP treatment (think of them as GPP)!
You can read the book “The Body Electric” by Robert O. Becker,loosely defined an “idiot” by Professor Dan earlier in this thread.
Or you can venture in reading the aforementioned BCEC book if you manage to find a copy.
Also of some interest to answer your question: “Energy Medicine in Therapeutics and Human Performance” by J.L. Oschman,which if I remember correctly has been among TopCat’s favourite resources.
All of them will give you adequate basic information abou use of and research about DC.
From a patient point of view, I’ve had a fair amount of experience both with electro-acupuncture and then with the ARP, and the latter seemed MULTIPLE times more effective, not just in its overall healing abilities and speed, but in other parameters such as detecting unknown pain sources and strengthening (while recovering).
And also, needles suck …
Dont make me laugh Pakewi. I really doubt you have the slightest basic knowledge of the mathematics required to discuss quantum physics. You know as much quantum physics as the random passer from my street. Its painfully obvious from your posts.
You and quantum physics discussions. When hell will be freezing over. Rofl
Also, I would like to point out , with all due respect you deserve, that measuring an electronics device output its not something “my universities” (as if I own any university, rofl) are concerned with.
Its merely something an engineer is concerned with. In this case, a good electronic engineer can get all the info he needs from a device.
Dont be so shocked, in this world you can copy any design and reverse engineer any protocol, for fun and profit
It may be illegal to employ reverse engineering, but that’s another story.
Be nice, be happy enjoy our results, enjoy your PT practice, and forget about engineering and physics.
Design,copy,reverse engineer,pile data and experience,then we will discuss.By that time I’ll be out of school,once more in life,Prof.
But please,in the meantime,do not give out incorrect information you know nothing about:PT practice is not for me,really.
Is there a way that we can find common ground to develop solutions for forum members? It’s quite possible that both Dan and Pakewi are much smarter than me (and the rest of us), and can contribute to discussion of what works and what may not work.
Dan, I know Pakewi personally and I do believe he has a lot to offer. He may not have the background knowledge of yourself in various areas, but he has been very successful in his application of training and recovery.
I think it would be valuable to me and others if we could make this a productive - not adversarial - discussion of the technology and methods.
Productive discussion as you know,and master yourself comes from open contribution and an open willingness to contribute well beyond implicit or explicit criticism,based on speculative matters and words more than facts.
By the way, Happy New Year, N2,Charlie,Prof ,and others!
By using the ARP for acute performance improvement, is there an increased recovery ‘cost’, something along the lines of stimulant usage? Or is the opposite true because the ARP brings the individual into a state of better ‘harmony’?
Along these lines, is there a delay in peaking resulting from a higher workload with the ARP, similar to that exhibited by EMS usage? Again, is the opposite true? Or is it simply inappropriate to compare the effects of the two modalities?
1:Cost is a relative concept. Do you want to do the same thing more often (team sports in season) or do you want to follow the high/low model only from a series of higher ‘highs’ requiring the traditional recovery period (recovery must be enhanced to repeat the new higher ‘high’ in the same 48hr time frame)?
2:Time is only one factor to consider in the cost equation. Adequate supplementation is another.
3:There has been considerable discussion about the replacement of traditional training means by ARP in scenario one. In scenario two, a complete replacement would be problematic.
4:Any delay in peaking is related to coordination issues, which are EMS duration related, and EMS and/or ARP can accelerate a peak in certain conditions (refer to the EMS tapes available at the site store).
5:As with the protocols suggested with Omega Wave, the advise provided by the ARP distributors may be surpassed by someone with superior skill levels and an extreme high performance/world record producing background, IMO.
