Muscle Response Test
Directly Feel Problem Areas
Check muscle condition through subtle vibration. Intuitive test where patients can directly feel problem areas without complex numerical interpretation.
What Is Muscle Response Test?
Non-invasive test checking muscle condition through micro-current.
If muscles are swollen or tense, patients can directly feel it.
Non-Invasive
Just touch probe to skin. No needles or incisions required.
Intuitive
Patients directly feel problem areas without complex numerical interpretation.
Immediate Results
Results confirmed simultaneously with testing.
How Does It Find Problems?
Normal Areas
- Only steady vibration sensation felt
- No discomfort
- Sensation only at tested area
Problem Areas
- Vibration feels stronger
- Tenderness or discomfort present
- Tingling may be felt elsewhere
Tingling in Unexpected Places?
For example, when testing shoulder, you might feel tingling in hand.
This signals that muscle is severely swollen and pressing on nearby nerve.
Like when you slightly press a fully inflated balloon, the other side bulges more.
How Is the Test Conducted?
Comfortable Position
Position yourself so test area is comfortably exposed.
Apply Probe
Gentle vibration felt when test device contacts skin.
Explore Area
Slowly move probe to find areas with strong response.
Confirm Results
Review problem areas together and develop treatment plan.
Test Duration: About 5-10 minutes per area
Pre-Test Questions
“Doesn’t it hurt?”
Not at all. Only gentle vibration like phone vibrate mode is felt.
“Isn’t the current harmful?”
It’s micro-current at the same level as physical therapy equipment. Completely harmless to the body.
Cannot Receive Test If
- Wearing pacemaker or ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator)
Pregnant women (abdominal application), acute inflammation sites, skin damage areas are tested avoiding those specific areas.
Used Together with Circulation Therapy
Identify Problem Area
Precise Targeting Treatment
Function Recovery
Intensive treatment of areas identified through test.
Re-test after treatment lets you directly feel how much improvement occurred.
Together with Ultrasound
Muscle Response Test finds functional abnormalities (swelling, tension) while ultrasound confirms structural abnormalities. More accurate diagnosis possible when both tests combined.
Before-After Comparison
Testing same area before and after treatment confirms objective improvement. Patients can directly feel the change.
Helpful For
Chronic Pain
- Don’t know exactly where it hurts
- Neck and shoulders always stiff
- Same area keeps hurting despite treatment
- MRI shows normal but still in pain
Need Precise Treatment
- Confirm exact location before Circulation HD
- Find trigger points
- Want to objectively confirm treatment effects
- Suspected myofascial pain syndrome
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the test cost?
For those receiving Circulation Therapy, it’s included in the treatment process. Detailed information provided during consultation.
Are there side effects?
Generally no side effects. Rarely, temporary discomfort at test site may occur but disappears within minutes.
Which areas are tested?
Painful areas like neck, shoulders, lower back, pelvis are tested. Test areas determined based on patient symptoms.
Can I just get the test alone?
Since treatment plan is developed based on test results, proceeding together with consultation is more effective.
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