Clinical Guide to Spasticity Management: Comparison of Phenol, Cryotherapy, Botulinum Toxins, and Injection Guidance Techniques

Spasticity, which often arises from upper motor neuron syndromes (e.g., stroke, cerebral palsy, or spinal cord injury), leads to abnormal muscle tone and impaired mobility. Treatment involves a combination of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies, with local interventions like phenol neurolysis, cryotherapy, and botulinum toxin injections serving as the foundation of targeted spasticity management. Injection guidance…

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4 Reasons Why eLearning is Perfect for Healthcare Providers 

eLearning provides healthcare professionals with a convenient and efficient learning method. It is a quick way to disseminate new knowledge and improve healthcare services without investing much time or money. Here are four reasons why eLearning is beneficial compared to traditional learning methods: 1) It can be more engaging than traditional learning methods According to…

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The New Wireless Myoguide is Being Developed

We are designing the Next Generation Myoguide, featuring new capabilities and a vastly improved user experience We’re looking for more interested clinicians to put their names on the new Myoguide waiting list.  Understanding your interest (via waiting list) is essential before we can commit to the massive investment of developing this new technology. Due to…

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Myoguide Applications:  New Series Pt. 3

This is the third post, in our new series, that recognizes Myoguide application, used to manage spasticity, in scientific publications We do try to keep track of the many references citing Myoguide use as an essential part of research based publications. This is part of our ongoing surveillance needed and our responsibility maintaining our medical device licences.…

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Myoguide Applications:  New Series Pt. 2

This is the second post, in our new series, that recognizes Myoguide application, used to manage spasticity, in scientific publications We do try to keep track of the many references citing Myoguide use as an essential part of research based publications. This is part of our ongoing surveillance needed and our responsibility maintaining our medical device licences.…

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Myoguide Applications:  A New Series

This is the first post of a new series, that recognizes Myoguide used in scientific publications We do try to keep track of the many references citing Myoguide use as an essential part of research based publications. This is part of our ongoing surveillance needed and our responsibility maintaining our medical device licences. The following…

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Getting to Know Intronix Technologies!

Intronix Technologies has been manufacturing medical devices since 1984.  We celebrated our 38th year in business in 2022! 2023 will be a hallmark year for new product launches! Stay tuned!! We have a long history of creating and manufacturing medical devices for other companies, as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), since 1989. We have been…

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The Value of Point of Care Ultrasound

The foundation of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is a continuous personal patient-physician relationship focused on integrated care that looks at the whole person. PM&R clinicians take a personalized approach to healthcare. Their holistic view allows them the ability to provide patient focused healthcare services, treat all genders and age groups, and build long-term patient…

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Training with Ultrasound Phantoms

Introduction In the past, formal clinical training would occur within a teaching hospital environment, or possibly at an outside course, using live patients. Medical professionals are expected to continuously acquire new knowledge and skills while treating their patients. Medical simulations offer clinicians the opportunity for hands-on experience without involving patients [1,2]. Simulations provides a safe…

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Digital Technology for the Management of Pain and Spasticity

Chronic pain is a common condition with significant physical, psychological, social, and economic impact. The Institute of Medicine estimates that >100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Conservative estimates suggest that well over US $500 billion per year is spent in the treatment of these pain conditions. This is associated with lost productivity of these…

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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Guidance

We have presented many resources about the Myoguide™ EMG/ESTIM BoNT injection guidance system, related to the value of EMG and Stimulation guidance (ESTIM) techniques, including: The availability of EMG signal display EMG audio and options such as audio mute The application of 1.0mA and 0.1mA stimulation steps for ESTIM location procedures We’d like to underline the value…

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