Electro-therapy has become an essential tool in pain management, rehabilitation, and muscle stimulation, offering a range of benefits for different conditions. With various devices available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. This guide compares the most popular electro-therapy options, breaking down their attributes, specifications and key differences to help you find the best solution for your needs. Whether you and your patients are seeking pain relief, muscle recovery, or improved circulation, this comparison will provide the insights needed to make an informed decision.
| Device |
Description |
Size/Weight |
Price |
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ITO® ES-160
(Desktop)
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- 6 channels, holds up to 12 needles
- 3 LCD digital displays
- Includes a search and stimulation hand probe that is NOT on the ITO® ES-130 and has double the amount of channels
- Includes a “sweep” function that goes through each program continuously, tricking the body’s muscle memory to help it heal more effectively & efficiently
- Has 16 programmable settings and 3 customizable program settings
- Country of manufacturer: Japan
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9.4″ x 6.8″ x 2.0″
1.25 lbs
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$949 |
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ITO® ES-130
(Handheld)
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- 3 channels, holds up to 6 needles
- Portable unit, very easy to use, simple and user-friendly
- Includes a frequency table on the front and one frequency adjustment dial
- Country of manufacturer: Japan
|
4.5″ x 3.2″ x 1.2″
0.3 lbs
|
$345 |
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E-STIM II®
(Handheld)
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- Dual channel, milli amp/micro current machine
- Dual stim & TENS machine all in one
- Holds up to 4 needles or 4 electrodes
- Super intuitive, dial for each needle & intensity
- Versatile because it has a standard 3.5 mm jack allowing it to be used with more clips & accessories
- Country of manufacturer: China
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5″ x 3.4″ x 1″
0.25 lbs
|
$125 |
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E-STIM III®
(Handheld)
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- Same unit as the E-STIM II® but a newer model, more ergonomic with rubber pads on the back so it doesn’t slide
- Has a 4.0 mm jack which is unique to that machine, and only allows for use with E-STIM III® alligator clips and no electrodes
- Country of manufacturer: China
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4.3″ x 2.65″ x 1.3″
131 grams/
0.29 lbs
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$139 |
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AWQ-104LT
(Desktop)
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- 4 channels, holds up to 8 needles
- Large LCD digital meter
- Includes a stimulation probe and hand grip probe
- 3 adjustable pulse modes are offered: continuous, intermittent (discontinuous), and dense-disperse
- Country of manufacturer: China
|
6.1″ x 4.1″ x 2.4″
330 grams/
0.73 lbs
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$275 |
| POINTER EXCEL II™
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- Point locator and stimulator, mostly used for auricular therapy
- LCD digital meter for frequency and location
- Has a polarity reversal switch offering tonification (+) and sedation (-) treatment
- Includes 2 grounding plates for easy use with either left or right hands, and a hand probe with grounding pole and attached wire
- The difference between the two Pointer Excel™ units: Pointer Excel II™ has a sensitivity dial that helps locate the points. On the LT, that has been removed and it’s a fixed setting of 5.5 Hz. If having trouble locating the points, on the Pointer Excel II™ you would dial up sensitivity, and dry skin can be moistened with water, and if skin is too oily, it can be dried with an alcohol swab.
- Country of manufacturer: China
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8.9″ x 2″ x 1.5″
95 grams/
0.21 lbs
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$169 |
| POINTER EXCEL II LT™
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- Newer version of the Pointer Excel II™
- For experienced electro-therapy device users who know where the points are already located and do not need a sensitivity dial
- Country of manufacturer: China
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8.9″ x 2″ x 1.5″
95 grams/
0.21 lbs
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$175 |
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