If You Are Suffering From Hip Pain, This Works

I am so pleased that I have finally found something for the bursitis of my hip, the pain was so bad. I had so many cortisone shots and wanted something else.

I found your ad on the internet and ordered the [MendMeShop Ultrasound Device]. I took the treatments as the instructions said. I can not believe I am pain free, I have been suffering with this for over a year.

I would say that if you are suffering with hip pain try this, it works. I still can't believe it works! My friends think it is a gimmick but I talked to my Doctor and he said that studies show ultrasound is very beneficial for hip bursitis

Sandra S.
Pennsylvania, United States

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Crippled with Knee Bursitis, now Working Again

I have been suffering with bursitis of the knee for about a year and a half.

I am a photographer and I am on my knees a lot. Every time after a session where I had to kneel, I would be in pain. I shot a graduation ceremony last month and by the end of the day I was in so much pain that I could not walk. I knew it was time to do something!

I did some research and realized that I did not want to do the cortisone injections. I was looking for something natural that I could do at home. The MendMeShop Ultrasound was an answer to my prayer!

The first week I was still in a lot of pain but by the second week walking was much easier. By the end of the third week I could almost walk normally again and even shot an engagement couples photos at the beach with getting up and down on my knee!

I thank God that I found MendMeShop. The gel is really wonderful and smells so good.

Lori B., Florida

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Bursitis Injury Facts Part 2:

Normally, bursa are flat and contain very little fluid. An injured bursa however, is swollen with fluid and not so flat anymore.

The most common bursitis injuries are:
Prepatellar Bursitis (housemaid's knee),
Superficial Infrapatellar Bursitis (clergyman's knee),
Trochanteric Bursitis (hip),
Olecranon Bursitis (student's elbow) and
Subacromial Bursitis (shoulder bursitis).

Deep Bursae separate bare areas of bone from overlapping muscles.
Superficial Bursae separate bare areas of bone from skin or tendons.

Deep Bursae develop in the womb.

Superficial Bursae develop within months to several years after birth.

Household names for various bursitis injuries include: Popeye's Elbow, Miner's Elbow, Weaver's Elbow, Housemaid's Knee, Hod-Carrier's Shoulders, Dustman's Shoulders, Student's Elbow, and Clergyman's Knee

 

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I am a runner and have been injured the last two months with a leg tendon injury. I purchased both the ultra sound and the leg inferno wrap about three weeks ago. I am now seeing great results where presently I can jog easy on it. So I am making progress. I will continue using both products as I suspect I will continue seeing results where I can race again.

Dennis M.
Indiana, USA

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My Knee Is Feeling Much Better

My husband, Luke accidentally twisted his leg and injured his hip, for about 2 weeks he tried hot & cold compression, pain medications & massages nothing helped.

He read a medical news letter about alternative treatment using ultrasound. By searching Google, he located your company. He purchased the ultrasound and used 3 times a day for one week and his pain is completely gone.

Now I am using it to treat my osteoarthritis knee and also feel much better.

L. Chiu
Florida, USA

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Professional Trainer Recommends...

I have been a professional trainer for over 25 years with some of the top professional athletes from around the globe and I am always seeking for the best products to help with their injuries and injury preventative treatments.

Since I have tried the MendMeShop products on my clients, pro-athletes and on my own injuries I can definitely recommend these products to be the best solution for all acute and chronic injuries as well as for prevention of injuries. In my opinion, the Freezie wraps, Inferno wraps and the ultrasound are essential for all physical training facilities such as gyms to physical therapy offices and even in sports training rooms of all high schools and colleges.

MendMeShop products are easy to use on all types of injuries and can easily be self administered as I get my athletes or clients to do on a day to day basis.

My athletes, my clients and I thank MendMeShop for developing such great products as we have all benefited from them!

MAK TAKANO,
Professional Physical Fitness and Conditioning Trainer,
Culver City, California, USA

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Bursitis Injury Facts Part 3:

On occasion, bacteria can invade a bursa and cause an infection. An infected bursa is known as septic bursitis and can be life-threatening if left untreated. So make sure you see a physician!

Septic bursitis is most common in knee joints and elbow joints as the bursae in these locations are close to the skin and most susceptible to bacterial invasion.

It is not uncommon for bursitis to be misdiagnosed as arthritis.

Bursitis is best avoided by staying in shape, taking frequent breaks from repetitive or laborious tasks and cushioning joints if on them for long periods (ie. kneepads for gardening).

A Bursa can swell to a surprisingly large size. In cases of heavy swelling, your physician may choose to drain fluid from the swollen bursa. If a lump is present in chronic bursitis cases, excision may be required.

Clergyman's Knee comes from a more upright posture when kneeling in comparison to Housemaid's Knee. Patients suffering from gout or syphilis can be at higher risk of contracting Clergyman's Knee.

 

Lower Back Pain Radiated to Left Side Hip and Leg

Two years ago, after returning to the gym for the first time in over a decade, I developed intense lower back pain which radiated into my left hip and leg. I also developed snapping hip syndrome. After many expensive visits to a chiropractor and physical therapist, I gained some relief, but still experienced constant low level pain in the injured areas with episodes of intense debilitating pain which interfered with my sleep and work.

After searching online for alternative and cost effective self treatment methods, I discovered your website and purchased your Ultrasound Therapy System, Back/Hip Inferno Wrap and Back/Hip Freezie Wrap. Within a short period of time of using these three products, I noticed a huge reduction in pain. Two months later, the pain is barely noticeable, the snapping hip syndrome is an unpleasant memory and I feel that significant long term healing of chronic injuries is taking place.

I absolutely LOVE your products, and enthusiastically recommend them to everyone I meet who is experiencing similar pain issues. Kudos to Paul and everyone in your customer service department which is beyond compare in terms of knowledge, promptness and genuine concern for your customers!

Stephen
Bartlett, Tennessee

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Medical Community Articles and Studies

Medical Community Articles About Ultrasound Therapy

University of Iowa - Ultrasound is the BestFormofHeat Treatment for Soft Tissue Injuries.

Psychology Today- Painful Muscular Condition Responds to Noninvasive Ultrasound Treatment.

New England Journal of Medicine - Ultrasound Therapy for CalcificTendinitis of the Shoulder.

Journal ofAthletic Training - Ultrasound Treatments Raise Muscle Temperature.

American Academy of Family Physicians - Ultrasound Therapy for Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder.

Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery - The Use Of Low Intensity Ultrasound To Accelerate The Healing Of Fractures.

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Low Intensity Pulsed UltrasoundReduces Fracture Healing Time.

Canadian Medical Association Journal - .The effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy on time to fracture healing: a meta-analysis.

American Family Physician- Ultrasound effective in treating carpal tunnel syndrome.

Hospital for Special Surgery - Ultrasound Helps Fractures to Heal.

National InstituteofHealth - Ultrasound Effective at Aiding Tendon Healing.

Tulane University - Tulane orthopedists are using low-intensity sonic ultrasound waves to get patients with fractured bones out of plaster faster.

Podiatry Today - New Research EmergesOnBenefitsOf Ultrasound Use.

American Physical Therapy Association- PulsedUltrasound Key to Phonophoresis.

British Medical Journal - Ultrasound Treatments Effective For CarpalTunnelSyndrome.

Radiological Society of North America - Noninvasive Ultrasound Treatment Shrinks Fibroids.

Science Daily - Jefferson Researchers Find That Ultrasound Helps In Treating Tennis Elbow And Other Tendon Problems.

Technical Studies About Ultrasound Therapy

The body of scientific knowledge characterizing the positive bio-effects of ultrasound is rapidly accumulating....

General Review of the Bio effects of Ultrasound

Baker KG, Robertson VJ, Duck FA. A Review of Therapeutic Ultrasound: Biophysical. Effects. Phys Ther. 2001; 81:1351-1358. Link

Barnett SB, Ter Haar GR, Ziskin MC, Nyborg WL, Maeda K, Bang J. Current Status of Research on Biophysical Effects of Ultrasound. Ultrasound in Med. And Biol., Vol., 20, No. 3, pp. 205-218, 1994. Link

Robertson VJ, Baker KG. A Review of Therapeutic Ultrasound: Effectiveness Studies. Phys Ther. 2001; 81:1339-1350. Link

Increased Nerve Regeneration

Crisci AR, Ferreira AL. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound accelerates the regeneration of the sciatic nerve after neurotomy in rats.
Ultrasound Med Biol. 2002 Oct;28(10):1335-41 Link

Lazar DA, Curra FP, Mohr B, McNutt LD, Kliot M, Mourad PD. Acceleration of recovery after injury to the peripheral nervous system using ultrasound and other therapeutic modalities.
Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2001 Apr;12(2):353-7. Link

Paik NJ, Cho SH, Han TR. Ultrasound therapy facilitates the recovery of acute pressure-induced conduction block of the median nerve in rabbits. Muscle Nerve. 2002 Sep;26(3):356-61 Link

Mourad PD, Lazar DA, Curra FP, Mohr BC, Andrus KC, Avellino AM, McNutt LD, Crum LA, Kliot M. Ultrasound accelerates functional recovery after peripheral nerve damage.
Neurosurgery.2001May;48(5):1136-40; discussion 1140-1. Link

Metabolic Effects

Altland OD, Dalecki D, Suchkova VN, Francis CW. Low-intensity ultrasound increases endothelial cell nitric oxide synthase activity and nitric oxide synthesis.
J Thromb Haemost. 2004 Apr;2(4):637-43. Link

Suchkova V, Siddiqi FN, Carstensen EL, Dalecki D, Child S, Francis CW. Enhancement of fibrinolysis with 40-kHz ultrasound.
Circulation. 1998 Sep 8;98(10):1030-5. Link

Increased Fracture Healing:

Warden SJ, Favaloro JM, Bennell KL, McMeeken JM, Ng KW, Zajac JD, Wark JD. Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound stimulates a bone-forming response in UMR-106 cells.
Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2001 Aug 24;286(3):443-50. Link

Warden SJ. A new direction for ultrasound therapy in sports medicine.
Sports Med. 2003;33(2):95-107. Review. Link

Warden SJ, Bennell KL, McMeeken JM, Wark JD. Acceleration of fresh fracture repair using the sonic accelerated fracture healing system (SAFHS): a review. Calcif Tissue Int. 2000 Feb;66(2):157-63. Review. Link

Increased collagen repair

Da Cunha A, Parizotto NA, Vidal Bde C. The effect of therapeutic ultrasound on repair of the achilles tendon (tendo calcaneus) of the rat.
Ultrasound Med Biol. 2001 Dec;27(12):1691-6. Link

Demir H, Yaray S, Kirnap M, Yaray K. Comparison of the effects of laser and ultrasound treatments on experimental wound healing in rats.
J Rehabil Res Dev. 2004 Sep;41(5):721-8. Link

Improved resolution of inflammation

Young SR, Dyson M. Macrophage responsiveness to therapeutic ultrasound. Ultrasound Med Biol. 1990;16(8):809-16. Link

Increased Tissue Healing

Young SR, Dyson M. Effect of therapeutic ultrasound on the healing of full-thickness excised skin lesions. Ultrasonics. 1990 May;28(3):175-80. Link

Young SR, Dyson M. The effect of therapeutic ultrasound on angiogenesis. Ultrasound Med Biol. 1990;16(3):261-9. Link

Increased Membrane Permeability

Dinno MA, Dyson M, Young SR, Mortimer AJ, Hart J, Crum LA. The significance of membrane changes in the safe and effective use of therapeutic and diagnostic ultrasound. Phys Med Biol. 1989Nov;34(11):1543-52. Review. Link

Sundaram J, Mellein BR, Mitragotri S. An experimental and theoretical analysis of ultrasound-induced permeabilization of cell membranes. Biophys J. 2003 May;84(5):3087-101. Link

Accelerated fibrinolysis

Harpaz D. Ultrasound enhancement of thrombolytic therapy: observations and mechanisms.
Int J Cardiovasc Intervent. 2000 Jun;3(2):81-89. Link

Harpaz D, Chen X, Francis CW, Meltzer RS. Ultrasound accelerates urokinase-induced thrombolysis and reperfusion. Am Heart J. 1994 May;127(5):1211-9. Link

Harpaz D, Chen X, Francis CW, Marder VJ, Meltzer RS. Ultrasound enhancement of thrombolysis and reperfusion in vitro. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1993 May;21(6):1507-11. Link

Increased matrix/collagen synthesis

Webster DF, Harvery W, Dyson M, Pond JB. The role of ultrasound-induced cavitation in the 'in vitro' stimulation of collagen synthesis in human fibroblasts. Ultrasonics. 1980 Jan;18(1):33-7. Link

Webster DF, Pond JB, Dyson M, Harvey W. The role of cavitation in the in vitro stimulation of protein synthesis in human fibroblasts by ultrasound. Ultrasound Med Biol. 1978;4(4):343-51. Noabstract available. Link

Phonophoresis

Byl NN. The use of ultrasound as an enhancer for transcutaneous drug delivery: phonophoresis. Phys Ther. 1995 Jun;75(6):539-53. Review. Link

Byl NN, McKenzie A, Wond T, West J, Hunt TK. The effects of phonophoresis with corticosteroids: a controlled pilot study. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1993 Nov;18(5):590-600. Link

Kozanoglu E, Basaran S, Guzel R, Guler-Uysal F. Short term efficacy of ibuprofen phonophoresis versus continuous ultrasound therapy in knee osteoarthritis. Swiss Med Wkly. 2003 Jun 14;133(23-24):333-8. Link

Tezel A, Paliwal S, Shen Z, Mitragotri S. Low-frequency ultrasound as a transcutaneous immunization adjuvant. Vaccine. 2005 May 31;23(29):3800-7. Epub 2005 Mar 16. Link

Mitragotri S. Healing sound: the use of ultrasound in drug delivery and other therapeutic applications. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2005 Mar;4(3):255-60. Review. Link

Tezel A, Dokka S, Kelly S, Hardee GE, Mitragotri S. Topical delivery of anti-sense oligonucleotides using low-frequency sonophoresis. Pharm Res. 2004 Dec;21(12):2219-25. Link

Mitragotri S. Sonophoresis: a 50-year journey. Drug Discov Today. 2004 Sep 1;9(17):735-6. No abstract available. Link

Prausnitz MR, Mitragotri S, Langer R. Current status and future potential of transdermal drug delivery. Nat Rev Drug Discov. 2004 Feb;3(2):115-24. Review. Link

Mitragotri S, Kost J. Low-frequency sonophoresis: a review. Adv Drug Deliv Rev. 2004 Mar 27;56(5):589-601. Review. Link

Tezel A, Sens A, Mitragotri S. Description of transdermal transport of hydrophilic solutes during low-frequency sonophoresis based on a modified porous pathway model. J Pharm Sci. 2003 Feb;92(2):381-93. Link

Tezel A, Sens A, Mitragotri S. A theoretical analysis of low-frequency sonophoresis: dependence of transdermal transport pathways on frequency and energy density. Pharm Res. 2002 Dec;19(12):1841-6. Link

Tezel A, Sens A, Tuchscherer J, Mitragotri S. Synergistic effect of low-frequency ultrasound and surfactants on skin permeability. J Pharm Sci. 2002 Jan;91(1):91-100. Link

Mitragotri S, Kost J. Transdermal delivery of heparin and low-molecular weight heparin using low-frequency ultrasound. Pharm Res. 2001 Aug;18(8):1151-6. Link

Tang H, Mitragotri S, Blankschtein D, Langer R. Theoretical description of transdermal transport of hydrophilic permeants: application to low-frequency sonophoresis. J Pharm Sci. 2001May;90(5):545-68. Link

Mitragotri S. Effect of therapeutic ultrasound on partition and diffusion coefficients in human stratum corneum. J Control Release. 2001 Mar 12;71(1):23-9. Review. Link

Le L, Kost J, Mitragotri S. Combined effect of low-frequency ultrasound and iontophoresis: applications for transdermal heparin delivery. Pharm Res. 2000 Sep;17(9):1151-4. No abstractavailable.Link

Mitragotri S, Coleman M, Kost J, Langer R. Analysis of ultrasonically extracted interstitial fluid as a predictor of blood glucose levels. J Appl Physiol. 2000 Sep;89(3):961-6. Link

Mitragotri S, Coleman M, Kost J, Langer R. Transdermal extraction of analytes using low-frequency ultrasound. Pharm Res. 2000 Apr;17(4):466-70. Link

Mitragotri S, Kost J. Low-frequency sonophoresis: a noninvasive method of drug delivery and diagnostics. Biotechnol Prog. 2000 May-Jun;16(3):488-92. Link

Mitragotri S, Blankschtein D, Langer R. An explanation for the variation of the sonophoretic transdermal transport enhancement from drug to drug. J Pharm Sci. 1997 Oct;86(10):1190-2. Link

Mitragotri S, Blankschtein D, Langer R. Ultrasound-mediated transdermal protein delivery. Science. 1995 Aug 11;269(5225):850-3. Link

Mitragotri S, Edwards DA, Blankschtein D, Langer R. A mechanistic study of ultrasonically-enhanced transdermal drug delivery. J Pharm Sci. 1995 Jun;84(6):697-706. Link

Mitragotri S, Blankschtein D, Langer R. Transdermal drug delivery using low-frequency sonophoresis. Pharm Res. 1996 Mar;13(3):411-20. Link

Kost J, Pliquett U, Mitragotri S, Yamamoto A, Langer R, Weaver J. Synergistic effects of chemical enhancers and therapeutic ultrasound on transdermal drug delivery. J Pharm Sci. 1996 Jul;85(7):670-9. Link

Johnson ME, Mitragotri S, Patel A, Blankschtein D, Langer R. Synergistic effects of chemical enhancers and therapeutic ultrasound on transdermal drug delivery. J Pharm Sci. 1996 Jul;85(7):670-9. Link

Mitragotri S, Ray D, Farrell J, Tang H, Yu B, Kost J, Blankschtein D, Langer R. Synergistic effect of low-frequency ultrasound and sodium lauryl sulfate on transdermal transport. J Pharm Sci.2000 Jul;89(7):892-900. Link

Kost J, Mitragotri S, Gabbay RA, Pishko M, Langer R., Transdermal monitoring of glucose and other analytes using ultrasound. Nat Med. 2000 Mar;6(3):347-50. No abstract available. Link

Mitragotri S, Farrell J, Tang H, Terahara T, Kost J, Langer R. Determination of threshold energy dose for ultrasound-induced transdermal drug transport. J Control Release. 2000 Jan 3;63(1-2):41-52. Link

Tezel A, Sens A, Mitragotri S. Incorporation of lipophilic pathways into the porous pathway model for describing skin permeabilization during low-frequency sonophoresis. J Control Release. 2002Sep 18;83(1):183-8. Link

Tezel A, Sens A, Tuchscherer J, Mitragotri S. Frequency dependence of sonophoresis. Pharm Res. 2001 Dec;18(12):1694-700. Link

Arthritis

Huang MH, Lin YS, Lee CL, Yang RC. Use of ultrasound to increase effectiveness of isokinetic exercise for knee osteoarthritis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005 Aug;86(8):1545-51. Link

Huang MH, Tsau JC, Ding HJ, Chai CY, Yang RC. The role of mucopolysaccharide induction in treatment of experimental osteoarthritis in rats by ultrasound. Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 1997 Nov;13(11):661-70. Link

Huang MH, Ding HJ, Chai CY, Huang YF, Yang RC. Effects of sonication on articular cartilage in experimental osteoarthritis. J Rheumatol. 1997 Oct;24(10):1978-84. Link

Majlesi J. Unalan H. High-Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound Technique in the Treatment of Active Myofascial Trigger Points: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Case-Control Study. Arch Phys MedRehabil 2004;85:833-6. Link

Bursitis Inflammation Facts:

Bursitis is the inflammation or irritation of the bursa.

Bursitis is most often caused by repetitive, minor impact on the area, or from a sudden, more serious injury.

Ultrasound can speed Bursitis injury recovery significantly.

Bursitis high-risk activities include gardening, raking, carpentry, shoveling, painting, scrubbing, tennis, golf, skiing, throwing, and pitching.

If bursitis persists and is left untreated, calcium deposits can form within the bursae. These calcium deposits limit range of motion and can lead to a permanently stiff joint.

Incorrect posture at work or home and poor stretching or conditioning before exercise can also lead to bursitis.

 

Dear MendMeShop,

I am a 60 yr. old male from Michigan that attempted to do some roofing with my sons. I subsequently strained-pulled a tendon or ligament in my right knee. I knew it was severe enough that I knew I was going to need medical care and/or physical therapy. However, before doing so, I just happened to be talking to an old friend who had purchased one of your hand held ultrasound machines. Both he and his wife have had very good results treating various similar ailments. Since I had had numerous ultrasound treatments in physical therapy over the years, I knew that it worked. Therefore, I purchased one of you Mendmeshop hand held Ultrasound devices. Upon receipt, I immediately began daily treatments. There was some immediate relief and within two weeks my knee was back to normal. Other than physical therapy, I have tried various joint creams and heat therapy over the years; none of which have produced any good results. Your hand held Ultrasound machine is the only treatment that has really worked for me.

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Stephen Van Camp

 

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Dear MendMeShop,

I recently purchased the home ultrasound unit. I have only used it 3 times so far but do actually think I feel an improvement in my knee. I am also very impressed with the level of customer service your company provides. So rare these days. It is one of the reasons I chose to buy from your company over a competitor. Your easy return policy with no restocking fee is impressive.

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Donna Fox

 

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