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The Science Behind Microcurrent Therapy

Microcurrent is a very low-level of electrical current that operates in the microamperes (amperes scale), and microcurrent therapy is the surface application of this current.

MicroCurrent Therapy can help Bleeders

Interesting findings on thoroughbred race horses that received microcurrent treatments.

Video: Matrix Best-Vet III

Video introducing the Matrix Best-Vet III microcurrent device.

All New: Back Pad Electrode for Horses

A new therapy accessory is available that makes treating your horse’s back as easy as throwing on a saddle pad. Matrix Therapy Products introduces the all-new luxurious Silver Knit Back Pad electrode for use with microcurrent therapy.

Colic Solutions: Microcurrent or Colic Remedies

The knowledge of Equine GutFlush and microcurrent therapy can help your horse safely recover from colic. Update in May 2015: This article was updated to reflect the current recommended colic remedy, which is Equine GutFlush. Colic can strike at any time from a wide variety of causes, but one thing is the same – horse […]

Book: MicroCurrent for Dogs

MicroCurrent for Dogs is a step-by-step introduction and guide to using unique and effective therapies that can reduce a dog’s recovery time compared to standard veterinary practices. The goal of the book is to provide owners and practitioners with a resource for incorporating therapy tools into the health care of dogs.

SoundWave Massagers: For People

Acupressure Point Chart – Infrasound for People.

Tuning Forks for Vibration Therapy

Body workers can use tuning forks to create vibration, this energy is said to have a healing effect by relaxing muscles and soothing irritated nerves. Tuning forks have the dimensions, weight, and general structure to produce a pure set frequency when activated. It is both a visual and physical experience with a manual application. Most […]

About Matrix Training

Certification, In-Person Courses, Phone Training, & More Article by Deborah Powell, as published in Matrix’s 2013 Catalog At Matrix we pride ourselves in giving customers all the tools necessary to perform at-home therapy. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge to go out in the barn and help your horse (or other […]

Relieve Your Dog’s Pain: with SoundWave & Microcurrent

Help Your Dog Feel Good with These At-Home Therapies Using Microcurrent and SoundWave Therapies The dog breeding practices for size, specific looks, and inbreeding have produced dogs with many medical conditions almost unheard of 20 years ago. Combined with over-feeding and lack of exercise, dogs today suffer many of the same aches and pains people […]

Matrix 50 States Campaign: Best-Vet Instructor Certification

In 2013, Matrix started a campaign to establish Certified Best-Vet Instructors in all 50 states, as well as other countries. Our goal is to spread the knowledge (and training) of the advanced biofeedback Best-Vet device.

Product Review: LifeWave (Aculife) Patches

Questioning of the LifeWave Patches Recently, for some reason I am getting a new wave of questions about the LifeWave Patches and the newer equine version Aculife patches. Back around 2002, I looked at these products because at the time they were being heavily promoted in England. Right from the start they appeared gimmicky with […]

Choosing the Right Gel

Matrix Gel with arnica is a medicinal and high viscosity gel that is ideal for conductivity. Plain Aloe (with no additives) works, however it breaks down quickly and the patch will need to be check in the morning and evening to insure the light is still on. Matrix also offers a plain, no additive, high viscosity ultrasound gel.

About Microcurrent, Part 2

Integrating Microcurrent into Your Horse’s Wellness Program Article by Deborah Powell, as published in NW Horse Source (view PDF) Microcurrent therapy is a versatile treatment tool that you can use to help almost any physical issue your horses might experience. Once you decide to use microcurrent, it is important to select an appropriate device before adding […]

How Microcurrent can help Athletes

Microcurrent for Athletes: Prevention, Maintenance, and Recovery Injured. This simple word can have a major impact on professional and recreational athletes. Luckily, as an athlete you no longer have to be as susceptible to injuries and long downtime: microcurrent therapy is an effective option for injury prevention, physical maintenance, and shortening recovery. The use of […]

About Microcurrent, Part 1

Improve Performance and Heal Injuries with this Therapy Tool Article by Deborah Powell, as published in NW Horse Source (view PDF) Microcurrent therapy is an easy-to-use tool that can be incorporated into your horse’s physical maintenance program or be used to speed up injury recovery. Horses frequently come in from the pasture with minor injuries or […]

Microcurrent and Joint Discomfort

Microcurrent therapy can help with your joint issues. A Whole Lifestyle Program: Using Therapy to Relieve Pain and Help in Health Improvement Are you in constant discomfort? Is it affecting your everyday activities? Have you been forced into a sedentary lifestyle? Read on to learn how you can change your life around using microcurrent therapy […]

A Healthier Option to Help Bleeders

Microcurrent therapy is an alternative method that has been used for years to avoid using Lasix and to successfully treat EIPH in race horses. Using microcurrent therapy is non-invasive and provides healing elements, making it a safer and healthier option for the horse. Unlike Lasix, the microcurrent Lung Treatment has been reported to actually help heal the horse’s lungs, which can provide longer-lasting results.

Case Study: Wound Healed with Microcurrent, Light, & Infrasound

A two-year-old colt was being ponied at the track, but he startled and broke away. In the process, he tried to jump the side rail and landed on top of it with his front right leg.

Treating Girth Galls with Light Therapy

Recently, I have been riding a friend’s extremely girthy horse – he gets upset and tries to bite when his girth is tightened. The gelding has always been this way, but it was noticed as he began working again after time off. After just three easy rides, I noticed that the gelding had developed girth […]

A Quick Look at Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM)

When people are first learning about microcurrent therapy, sometimes questions come up about FSM, which stands for Frequency Specific Microcurrent. Over the years, I have had many people asking about FSM, how it works, whether it can be used for animals, and various other lines of inquiry.

Thermal Imaging Cameras for Body Workers

The following is a case study from a professional equine body worker who has recently purchased a FLIR thermal imaging camera to use with his practice.

Pulsed Electromagnetic Devices

What you should know before exposing yourself or your horse to PEMF Devices Based on the calls I get about pulsed electromagnetic field devices, there is a lack of information allowing users to make informed decisions and take the necessary precautionary measures to ensure safety. Electromagnetic products are not new to the horse world. Various […]

Stifle Ice Wrap Treatment Tip

Product Review of Stifle Ice Wrap Stifle injuries are very challenging to treat, either with microcurrent, iontophoresis, or simply icing. After perusing the web in search of a good way to treat a stifle injury, I found an intriguing ice wrap. With two 30-inch “suspender” straps made from sturdy material and with highly adjustable […]

Light Therapy for Helping Horses

Why use light therapy? It is a fast-acting and effective alternative therapy option that you can use to help your horse. Light therapy is an easy-to-use therapy that has a wide range of applications. The two primary uses are for healing wounds and reducing scar tissue. Skin irritations, such as rain rot, girth itch, and […]

Therapy Tools to Locate & Heal

Uncovering the source of your horse’s discomfort is often a daunting experience. After identifying the problem, the question of “what next” only adds to the challenge.

Best-Vet Treatments: Using Accessories

The Best-Vet is a highly versatile microcurrent treatment unit. If you’re looking to locate areas of pain or soreness, it is ideal to use the comb electrode. See a variety of treatment options using various electrodes.

Quick Facts: Matrix MCT Patch for Equines

The Matrix MCT Patch is a battery-operated, disposable microcurrent unit great for 24/7 pain relief and to promote the body’s own healing mechanisms. Studies have shown that microcurrent therapy promotes Type 1 collagen production, not Type 3 (scar tissue) in tendons and ligaments reducing the incidence of chronic degeneration and re-injury. The MCT Patch is a drug-free treatment that is easy to use and store. The patches are safe around water and provide an average of 200 to 500 hours of use.

What’s in your Toolbox?

Why the Answer should be “A Microcurrent Device” Q&A with Deborah Powell, as published in SouthWest Horse Trader (July 2011) Why did you become a believer in microcurrent therapy? I’ve always had a soft spot for broken horses, but in the past had limited success getting them sound. Then in the early 1990s I discovered microcurrent. […]

Locating Lameness

Locate Lameness with the Precision MicroStim or MENS Miva Microcurrent Instruments Want to use the latest technology? Check out the Best-Vet Advanced Microcurrent Unit. There several reasons why a Precision MicroStim or a MENS microcurrent therapy device makes perfect sense to own. Anyone with one or more performance horses that are being shown rigorously, put […]

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