Indications for use
Revitive is intended to:
• Reduce pain and discomfort in the legs/ankles/feet - caused by poor circulation (Peripheral Arterial Disease1 ), Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, or swelling (oedema) due to osteoarthritis or following surgery
• Reduce swelling in the legs/ankles/feet - caused by being immobile due to osteoarthritis or an injury
• Improve circulation to reduce or prevent blood-pooling (stasis) - caused by poor circulation (Chronic Venous Insufficiency/varicose veins2), diabetes3
or by being immobile following surgery
• Improve circulation in the legs - caused by Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Increase muscle strength to help regain mobility in the legs affected by being immobile due to COPD, osteoarthritis or following surgery
• Increase walking distance before the onset of claudication symptoms (pain) – caused by Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Improve symptoms associated with varicose veins/ Chronic Venous Insufficiency
• Help maintain leg vein health - by increasing circulation, delivering more oxygenated-blood and reducing swelling (oedema) in the legs, feet & ankles
In addition, if you have a sedentary lifestyle or spend long periods inactive, Revitive may help to:
• Alleviate tired, aching & heavy legs, including cramp
• Reduce swollen feet & ankles
• Strengthen leg muscles
• Help maintain leg vein health
• Actively increase circulation
The above Indications for Use are certified under the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC
Causes of Poor Circulation
1 Poor circulation or Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common condition where your arteries begin to narrow. This is caused by a build-up of cholesterol and other waste in the blood vessels in the legs, which restricts blood supply to leg muscles. Common causes include:
• high cholesterol
• high blood pressure
• smoking
• diabetes
Symptoms can include aches and pains, cramp, numbness or weakness in the legs.
Revitive increases circulation and reduces aches, pains, cramp and numbness in the legs of people with poor circulation (PAD). It does this by helping the body build blood flow through other arteries. A bit like creating “side streets” when the highways are blocked with traffic.
2 Varicose Veins or Venous Insufficiency(CVI) occurs when the valves in your veins don’t work as they should to help carry blood back up to the heart from your legs.
This causes blood to pool in the veins of the legs, creating varicose veins. Symptoms can include aches, pain, cramp at night, swelling, and skin changes in your legs. Revitive increases circulation, and reduce symptoms associated with varicose veins.
3 Diabetes causes damage to your blood vessels. This is due to high levels of glucose in your blood, which can damage the walls of your arteries, and make them more likely to develop fatty deposits. This narrows the arteries, restricting blood flow to the legs and feet. Revitive increases circulation and reduces diabetic neuropathic pain in the feet.
How Revitive Works
Revitive delivers patented, Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) to your feet via a pair of cushioned foot-pads, while you are seated. The professional strength electrical stimulation causes muscles in your calf and foot to contract, which is clinically proven to increase circulation in your legs during use.
Revitive has been developed so that it is comfortable for you to use. It features a patented IsoRocker that allows for natural ankle movement when applying the electrical stimulation to your feet. Ankle movement is a key factor in increasing circulation in the lower legs. You can choose to enable or disable the IsoRocker at any time.
Revitive is designed to be easy to use and also comes with a remote control, which means you do not have to reach down to adjust settings during use.
Revitive can also deliver electrical stimulation to the knees, shoulders, back or arms through the use of the Electrode Body Pads provided.