Instruction Manual The Fischer R13 page 19 of 33
11.3 Treatment Phases
Success comes in two phases. First is
therapy initiation
, lasting 10-14 days.
During this phase, most patients use The Fischer
®
every other day, slowly
working their way up in milliamperes. On average, most patients start out in the
1-3 mA range and end the phase treating at 10-15 mA.
Note: while these recommended ranges and schedule may work for most
patients, some may need to use The Fischer
®
every day for the first 10-14 days
until they see results.
As soon as you notice a reduction in sweat, the second phase begins – staying
consistent. For the next 2-3 weeks, you’ll want to continue treating at the
settings you established at the end of therapy initiation. Most patients treat at
10-15 mA for 15-minutes 3x a week during this phase. However, remember that
everyone’s bodily resistance is different, so whatever settings and routine you’ve
established, you want to stay consistent.
The third and final phase is your
maintenance schedule
. You can begin to
reduce the frequency of use, settling into an “as needed” routine. Most patients
end up needing to treat once every 2-4 weeks, while some may even go longer
between sessions.
Tip:
In the initial phase, treat hands and feet separately: this will help you determine
appropriate settings for each extremity. Because the palms of your hands are
more sensitive than the soles of your feet, you’ll need to find a current value you
can tolerate for both. When treating separately, most patients can tolerate a
higher setting for their feet than they can for their hands.
