ActiPatch® learning center
Questions about the evidence, how ActiPatch® works and daily wear? Start with a guide written for people deciding whether a drug-free adjunct fits their musculoskeletal pain routine.
Drug-Free Pain Relief: Where a Bioelectric Wearable Fits
What drug-free pain relief means for ActiPatch®, its adjunctive cleared use, evidence limits, and precautions.
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Opioid-Free and Non-Opioid Pain Relief: What ActiPatch® Is and Is Not
ActiPatch® contains no active drug ingredient. Understand its adjunctive role and why it does not replace opioids or prescribed medication.
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What Is Bioelectric Pain Relief? Pulsed Shortwave Therapy Explained
Understand ActiPatch®'s 27.12 MHz PSWT, how it differs from TENS, and the boundaries of its FDA-cleared adjunctive use.
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ActiPatch® vs TENS: How Are They Different?
Compare wearable pulsed shortwave therapy with TENS: mechanism, sensation, placement and wear patterns, without claiming that either is superior.
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Does ActiPatch® Work? What the Evidence Says
An honest overview of ActiPatch® pain-relief trials, observational data, FDA clearance and why individual results vary.
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How Long Does ActiPatch® Last? Therapy Hours Explained
Understand ActiPatch®'s 720 therapy hours, continuous and intermittent wear, integrated battery, dry care and single-user use.
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How to Use ActiPatch®: Placement and Daily Wear
Practical steps for positioning the ActiPatch® loop, securing it with tape or over thin clothing, keeping it dry and knowing when to stop.
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ActiPatch® Reviews & Personal Experiences
Read approved ActiPatch® customer reviews when available, learn how reviews are collected and understand what individual experiences can and cannot show.
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ActiPatch® Safety: Precautions and Contraindications
Learn the ActiPatch® precautions, implanted-device and pregnancy contraindications, nonthermal operation and how to read clinical safety reporting responsibly.
Read guideDaily wear, in plain language
Seven practical reminders, each linked to the full guide.
Placement
Position the loop over the painful musculoskeletal area. It can be repositioned when you change activities.
How to use ActiPatch®Continuous wear
No single daily schedule fits everyone. One device provides 720 therapy hours, so switching it off between uses spreads those hours over more days.
How long ActiPatch® lastsClothing or wrap alternative
Wear it directly on skin with the included tape or a wrap, or over thin, light clothing. Avoid thick fabric.
How to use ActiPatch®Remove before water
The device is not waterproof. Take it off before showering, bathing or swimming and keep it dry.
Therapy hours and careRead the supplied insert
Read the package insert before use, including precautions and who should not use ActiPatch®.
Safety and precautionsMaintaining prescribed care
ActiPatch® does not replace opioids or prescribed medication. Never change medication without a clinician.
Opioid-free and non-opioid contextDiscuss with your clinician
If you are under a doctor's care, consult your doctor before use. Ask about new, severe or unexplained pain.
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