I have been using tens units for years. I was delighted to see user friendly versions coming to market soon. The Quell units seem to be aimed at the right nerves to help aid in pain relief. The electrical leads make contact with your calf, which Quell describes as a “veritable USB port” for plugging into your body’s nervous system. They will be offered to doctors first then public second. Either way, I will definitely be investing in one or more of these units.
What it does
Small electrical impulses go from your calf to your lower brain, which in turn releases the body’s natural opiates to aid in pain relief. TENS technology is proven, but doesn’t work for everyone, so Quell will be offering a 60-day money-back guarantee—a nice safety net for skeptics. When you wear a TENS device, you feel only a faint buzzing, tingling sensation where the leads make contact with your skin. Pain relief usually kicks in within 15 minutes.
The Quell sensor promises 40 hours of pain relief on a single charge, and is designed to be worn 24-7. It even reduces to 80 percent intensity during the middle of the night to ensure a good night’s sleep. Quell also includes an accelerometer that provides sleep data through an iOS app.
NeuroMetrix President and Chief Executive Officer, Shai N. Gozani, M.D., Ph.D., was interviewed in the Digital Health LIVE CES WebMD Lounge. The interview is available at:
C|NET profiled Quell in their CES2015 center. The segment is available at:
Quell was selected as one of four finalist in the Engadget Best of CES 2015 Digital Health and Fitness category.
Quell utilizes NeuroMetrix’s proprietary non-invasive neuro stimulation technology to provide relief from chronic pain, such as due to diabetes, sciatica, fibromyalgia, and degenerative knee conditions. The advanced wearable device is lightweight and can be worn during the day while active, and at night while sleeping. It has been cleared by the FDA for treatment of chronic pain without a prescription. Users of the device will also have the option of using their smartphone to automatically track and personalize their pain therapy.
Consumers and medical professionals can visit QuellRelief to learn more and sign up to receive information. The company expects to begin taking pre-orders for Quell in March and to ship during the second quarter. Quell will initially be available exclusively through doctor’s office and online.
NeuroMetrix is an innovative health-care company that develops wearable medical technology and point-of-care tests that help patients and physicians better manage chronic pain, nerve diseases, and sleep disorders.
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