Back life - Backlife a new product that solves lower back pain from Abimax the sole importers into britain,

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Dr E. Lederman of the General Osteopathic Council writes, "lower back pain sufferers with sedentary jobs that contribute to their condition will benefit from regular dynamic stimulation of the spine using Backlife CPM."

Nicola Lee, Welfare Officer, Royal College of Nursing Sandra Noonan, Consulting Physiotherapist, Guy's Hospital Farah Mallik, Physiotherapist

Dr Turner, The Olympic show-jumper whose pain "disappeared" in two weeks David Pincus is a show-jumper and former member of the British Olympic three day event team. He says, "in my occupation my back gets constant stress, strain and concussion which used to give me lower back pain and stiffness."

"Until recently even trotting was painful and assuming a forward position for jumping impossible. I had tried all the traditional therapies with little effect. I came across the Backlife machine and gave it a go. After two weeks' of treatment all pain disappeared and my lower back regained the suppleness of years' gone by. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it really is true."

This top model, whose career was on the line due to Sciatica, can do 50% more work than she could before Eva Kohn is a top London model who has worked with all the major fashion houses, she says, "believe it or not modelling is hard work, we often have to stand for long periods of time, walk around in high heels or hold awkward poses. It all puts a strain on your back. About five years ago I developed Sciatica and it has played hell with my career. I tried everything to get rid of it but it kept coming back. I bought a Backlife on a friend's recommendation and my Sciatica has all but completely disappeared. I do still get the odd twinge but I am able to do 50% more shows and photoshoots than I was able to beforehand."

Research

Clinical research led by Dr Yigal Mirovsky, Director of the Spine Department at the Assaf Ha’rofe Hospital and supervised by Prof. Nachum Halperin, Director of the hospital’s Orthopedic Department.

Sixty-eight patients suffering from lower back pain of unknown origin participated in this research project for at least six weeks. The patients first completed questionnaires on their economic situation, were examined by a physician and asked to grade the level of lower back pain before and after treatment. They were subsequently divided into two random groups - one group received therapy with the Backlife device and another group who received therapy with a "placebo" Backlife device - a device that was disconnected from its internal propulsion system. The groups received therapy in separate rooms, in six treatment cycles with each session lasting approximately twelve minutes. Before and after each session the patients were asked to draw a subjective graph (Visual Analogue Scale -VAS) describing the intensity of their back pain. After six sessions the patients were again examined by a physician and asked to complete a questionnaire on their economic status. 58 participants completed the treatment sessions - 32 received Backlife therapy and 26 were in the placebo group.

Research results indicated a significant improvement in the degree of pain felt by the Backlife users compared with the control group. The results showed a statistical significance (a=0.037), which led the researchers to conclude that extended motorized movement is a technological and conceptual breakthrough in the treatment of lower back pain. Full details of the research will be published during 2003 in an edition of ‘Disorders of Spine’.

Observations conducted by Dr Reuven Gapstein, Director of the Spine Department at Meir Hospital in Kfar Saba.

Dr Gapstein examined the effectivity of the device on 120 patients, before and after back surgery. Results of his observations indicated that most patients experienced a reduction in the intensity of pain and that no harm was sustained during use of the device, even in severe cases. Dr Gapstein’s conclusion was that the device has proved effective in the soothing of lower back pain and even found to be effective for use in patients after back surgery.

Observation of home treatments conducted by Roi Ramot, the company’s chief physiotherapist and holder of an MA in Anatomy and Anthropology from Tel Aviv

Ramot selected 56 patients based on stringent criteria: chronic back pain suffered by the patient for at least two years during which time they have experienced at least two attacks per year with a minimum of 10-days duration each and with the severity of pain defined as 6 out of 10, testifying to difficulties in daily functioning. At the same time a prior physiological examination was conducted in order to ascertain that the pain was focused mainly in the lower back area and affecting the lower limbs.

The observation was conducted in a manner similar to the clinical research conducted at Assaf Ha’rofe Hospital and included a physiological examination, a physical examination of range of movement, completion of a medical questionnaire and the drawing of three graphs (visual analogue scale - VAS) describing pain, daily functioning and the sensation of stress and pressure on the back. The patients were given a device for two weeks and required to use it at least twice a day for a period of 12 minutes for each session.

After two weeks the patients were again examined using the same parameters applied prior to the start of therapy. It was clarified beyond any doubt that personal treatment at home, without the presence of the physician or physiotherapist, also produces a high rate of success; above 80%.

Observation of therapy administered at two physiotherapy clinics in Manhattan (Central Park and Bryan Park), New York, U.S.A..

Approximately 100 patients participated and were observed in a manner similar to the observations conducted in Israel. Results matched those achieved in Israel, pointing to high success rates. At the same time they gave a sweeping recommendation to integrate the device into the treatment of patients suffering from lower back pain. Examination of the device was integrated into the regular treatment of patients at the institute and was made an integral part of that treatment.