ICES COIL CONFIGURATIONS
Side-by-Side Configuration: Coil Placement and Stimulation Zone
Side-by-Side configuration can be effective for large, thick parts of the body when the injury is relatively close to the surface, within about two
inches (25 to 50 mm) of the skin. The coils are situated on the same side of the injury area, adjacent to each other with the bumpy sides of each coil
facing the same direction. The magnetic
field is more shallow and less intense
compared to the Opposite-Side
configuration but is spread over a larger area
of tissue. This is the most frequently used
coil configuration for thicker body parts, and
generally can be used anywhere. This
configuration is often placed across the spine
(not along the spine) for treating spinal cord
injury and spinal degenerative conditions,
especially for older dogs and cats.
Opposite-Side Configuration: Coil Placement and Stimulation Zone
Opposite-Side configuration is used for thinner body sections and joints, such as legs, elbows, knees, ankles, hooves, feet, paws, etc. The two coils
are located on opposite sides of the injury. The magnetic field strength is moderately strong in the volume of tissue between the coils to stimulate
the deepest tissues. The coils can
be placed across one or both hips
to treat arthritis hip dysplasia, or
other injuries to the skeleton or
organs in the pelvic region. Coils
can also be re-shaped into long
narrow ovals to treat long narrow
bones or incisions.
Stacked Configuration: Placement and Stimulation Zone
Stacked configuration is used when maximum field strength is desired in a small volume of tissue. In such cases the two coils are placed against one
another (stacked) with the bumpy sides facing each other, and then located against the body as a unit. The magnetic field strength is very strong
immediately below the stacked
coils. This configuration is most
often used by equine
acupuncturists. The stacked coils
concentrate the magnetic field,
and are used in place of
acupuncture needles. Skillfully
applied digital acupuncture can
quickly reduce very large volumes
of swelling and pain in large
animals such as horses.
MOST IMPORTANT: Try different coil placements and note the effects to determine which coil configuration works best for the injury you
are treating. If treatment causes discomfort first try reducing the power setting (L M H or X), and also try re-orienting the coils. Every injury is
different, so some careful experimenting with coil placement is generally necessary to achieve the best results.
To view instructional videos and to find more helpful suggestions,
search YouTube for “Micro-Pulse ICES PEMF Video Tutorial”
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