Disc Disease Solutions is a revolutionary approach in the treatment of lower back and neck pain due to spinal diseases and injuries.

A unique and patented air traction design sets it apart from all other ambulatory supports. DDS is thin, lightweight and easy to use; it offers a high degree of mobility, alleviating as well as preventing back and neck pain.

The process is simple: by increasing the intervertebral disc space, pressure applied on the nerve root is relieved, thereby, eliminating pain while assisting active-rehabilitation.  Disc Disease Solutions will speed up your recovery and help you enjoy the daily activities that were once too difficult.

Orthopedic

Orthopaedic physical therapists diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system including rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery. This specialty of physical therapy is most often found in the out-patient clinical setting. Orthopaedic therapists are trained in the treatment of post-operative orthopaedic procedures, fractures, acute sports injuries, arthritis, sprains, strains, back and neck pain, spinal conditions and amputations.

Joint and spine mobilization/manipulation, therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular reeducation, hot/cold packs, and electrical muscle stimulation (e.g., cryotherapy, iontophoresis, electrotherapy) are modalities often used to expedite recovery in the orthopaedic setting. Additionally, an emerging adjunct to diagnosis and treatment is the use of sonography for diagnosis and to guide treatments such as muscle retraining. Those who have suffered injury or disease affecting the muscles, bones, ligaments, or tendons of the body will benefit  from assessment by a physical therapist specialized in orthopaedics.

Definition in USA by the Food and Drug Administration

A medical device, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is an instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant, in vitro reagent, or other similar or related article, including a component part, or accessory which is:

• recognized in the official National Formulary, or the United States Pharmacopoeia, or any supplement to them,
• intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, in human or other animals, or
• intended to affect the structure or any function of the body of man or other animals, and which does not achieve any of its primary intended purposes through chemical action within or on the body of man or other animals and which is not dependent upon being metabolized for the achievement of any of its primary intended purposes.

as defined by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 United States Code [321] (h). Medical devices are regulated by the FDA Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).

Definition in Canada by the Food and Drugs Act

The term medical devices, as defined in the Food and Drugs Act, covers a wide range of health or medical instruments used in the treatment, mitigation, diagnosis or prevention of a disease or abnormal physical condition. Health Canada reviews medical devices to assess their safety, effectiveness and quality before being authorized for sale in Canada^{[citation needed]}.

Classification

The regulatory authorities recognize different classes of medical devices, based on their design complexity, their use characteristics, and their potential for harm if misused. Each country or region defines these categories in different ways. The authorities also recognize that some devices are provided in combination with drugs, and regulation of these combination products takes this factor into consideration.

Canada

The Medical Devices Bureau of Health Canada has recognized four classes of medical devices based on the level of control necessary to assure the safety and effectiveness of the device. Class I devices present the lowest potential risk and do not require a licence. Class II devices require the manufacturer’s declaration of device safety and effectiveness, whereas Class III and IV devices present a greater potential risk and are subject to in-depth scrutiny.  A guidance document for device classification is published by Heath Canada.

Canadian classes of medical devices generally correspond to the European Council Directive 93/42/EEC (MDD) devices as follows: Class IV (Canada) generally corresponds to Class III (ECD), Class III (Canada) generally corresponds to Class IIb (ECD), Class II (Canada) generally corresponds to Class IIa (ECD), and Class I (Canada) generally corresponds to Class I (ECD). Examples are surgical instruments (Class I); contact lenses, ultrasound scanners (Class II); orthopedic implants, hemodialysis machines (Class III); and cardiac pacemakers (Class IV).

United States

The Food and Drug Administration has recognized three classes of medical devices based on the level of control necessary to assure the safety and effectiveness of the device. The classification procedures are described in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, part 860 (usually known as 21 CFR 860).

What are the treatment options for Impotence (ED)?

• PDE5 Inhibitors, i.e., Viagra®, Cialis®, Levitra®
• Other Oral Prescription Medications
• Injection Therapy
• Urethral Insertion Tablets
• Vaccum Therapy
• Surgical Implants (Penile Implants)

Why not just take Prescription Medications to Treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

Prescription Medications oftens times do not work. They can also be associated with side effects such as shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness, congestion, blurred vision & even blindness. You also have to consider the cost associated with these drugs as they are often not covered by insurance or Medicare and can be very expensive.

Why should I consider Vacuum Therapy for the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

The Encore Revive Premium Vacuum Therapy System is a proven therapy for the treatment of ED (95% effective)(1). While Vaccum therapy is not new, it is still the safest, easiest & effective treatment available for Impotence. Furthermore, there are no contraindications associated with Vacuum Therapy & it’s proven to deliver everytime.

Vacuum Therapy is the only ED treatment covered by Medicare and is accepted as a viable option by the American Urological Association. Don’t let the embarrassment or shame of ED keep you from being intimate again. Take control of your love life and restore your intimacy.

Fact

Encore sells more vacuum systems than all our competitors combined. We are also the oldest and most trusted company in the erectile dysfunction field. Encore’s Impoaid and Revive Premium System is a simple, safe & non-surgical treatment for Erectile Dysfunction providing proven results (over 95% effective)

References
1) Korenman SG, Viosca SP, Kaiser FE, et al. Use of a vacuum tumescence device in the management of impotence. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 1990;38:217-220.

What is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

Erectile dysfunction, sometimes called impotence, is defined as having a consistent problem getting and/or keeping an erection sufficient enough for you to complete sexual intercourse.

How many people have ED?

ED is a very common condition. An estimated 152 million men worldwide suffer from ED There is an estimated 30 million men in the United States alone. If you have erectile dysfunction or suspect that you do, you’re one of millions of men around the world with this highly treatable condition.

Is it all in my Mind?

Although in the past ED was commonly believed to be due to psychological problems, it is now known that 80 to 90 percent of impotence is caused by physical conditions, usually related to the blood supply to the penis. While many advances have occurred in both the diagnosis and treatment of ED only a small percentage of men with erectile dysfunction are currently being treated. Fortunately, that’s changing. Of all the options for men with Ed, Vacuum Therapy is still the safest, most reliable treatment and is covered by Medicare

Causes of ED

• High Blood Pressure
• Heart Disease & High Cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Prostate Cancer Treatment (Radical Prostatectomy and/or Radiation)
• Certain Prescription Medications
• Smoking
• Kidney disease
• Chronic alcoholism
• Multiple sclerosis
• Depression

Is ED a normal part of getting older?
As men age, men may notice that it takes longer to get an erection and that their erections may not be as hard as they used to be or that it takes longer to climax. These are normal changes related to aging and should not be confused with Impotence. ED is NOT a normal part of aging. If ED does occur, the good news is that it is highly treatable with Vacuum Therapy.

I’ve heard that some Pescription Medications can cause ED – is this true?

Yes, some Prescriptions Medications that taken for other reasons may cause erectile dysfunction. Medications used to treat high blood pressure, heart disease, allergies, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and ulcers can cause Erectile Dysfunction.
What else can cause ED?
Some “lifestyle habits” can affect healthy sexual function as well, i.e., smoking, drinking too much alcohol and obesity.

How can I prevent ED?

Taking very good care of your health and making life style changes will help in preventing ED.

Causes of Impotence
Impotence or ED (Erectile Dsyfunction) can be caused from a variety of reasons. Radical Prostatectomy or Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure & some Prescription Medications can cause Impotence, also known as ED (Erectile Dysfunction). Most Doctors first prescribe Prescription Drugs such as Viagra® or Cialis® to treat ED. But what do you do when drugs fail? Encore’s Revive Premium System allows you to be intimate again and restore your intimacy.

What Is Impotence?
Impotence simply means that a man is not able to have an erection firm enough for a long enough time to have successful sexual intercourse. Impotence, despite the myth, IS NOT an inevitable consequence of our old age! Another common myth is that impotence is psychological; however, only 15 percent of diagnosed cases are now considered psychological impotence. The TRUTH is that Impotence is virtually as common as the common cold but much more treatable. Because of the sensitivity of the subject, no one knows exactly how many men suffer from impotence.

It is estimated that as many as 30 million men in the U.S. have the problem. Since vacuum therapy is 95 percent effective(1), virtually every man can be helped. About 85 percent of all impotence results from a physical cause. These causes include vascular disease, diabetes, pelvic surgery, radiation therapy, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. There are well over 100 prescription drugs as well as the excessive use of cigarettes or alcohol which can also cause impotence.

Treatment Options
Vacuum therapy is the most commonly prescribed treatment for impotence. There are 4 treatment options: 1)pescription drugs such as Viara®, Ciais® & Levitra® 2)Vaccum Therapy 3)Injections 4)Penile Implant. Pescriptions Drugs are inexpensive and oftens times do not work. Furthermore, they are also associated with negative side effects. Injections are expensive and painful and you cannot control the erection. Finally, Penile Implant Surgery is invasive and is associated with side effects.

The Number One Treatment
Of all of the treatment options, Encore Vacuum Therapy is the most successful treatment (better than 95 percent.)(1). There are no side effects associated with Vaccum Therapy and it is completely non-invasive. It’s safe, effective and easy to use. You can control your erection when the time is right and restore your intimacy free of side effects. Of all the various Vacuum Therapy systems, Encore’s Revive Premium System is the most advanced & effective system on the market. Additionally, Encore is the only system that includes both a battery & a manual pump.

References
1) Korenman SG, Viosca SP, Kaiser FE, et al. Use of a vacuum tumescence device in the management of impotence. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 1990;38:217-220.