Physician Testimonials

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"I am a USMC Vietnam Vet. I have diabetes among other things. With type 2 diabetics I was having neuropathy pain any time day or night. I am under the care of the VA gladly they provided me with the Micro-Z device with a Intelligent Textiles sock stimulation system from Prizm Medical. I have been wearing them since July 2015. They work 100% I do NOT get neuropathy pain anymore. I get a full night’s sleep no more 2:00 am hot needles pain in my feet. NO pain all day. I wear my stimulating compression socks for 8 hours every night. Prizm Medical has given me exceptional customer service and support. Their Micro-Z system works."

-  Ralph S., USMC Veteran

"I had chronic pain in my left foot for 18 months with no relief. NOT due to diabetes…possibly residual nerve damage from a surgery. My podiatrist suggested the Prizm stocking that is attached to a mini low-voltage electrical stimulator worn overnight. You DO NOT feel the low current stimulation! After ONE MONTH this chronic pain was GONE and has not come back! I am now able to hike in the Dolomites in Italy, mountains in the U.S., and walk all over cities that we visit. If my feet or foot hurts from hours of hiking, I wear the stocking for a night or 2 and BINGO, pain gone! It provides PAIN RELIEF without pills! Without medicine! I travel with it…just in case!"
- Leslie W.  

"Just wanted to let you know that I have been using your device along with the glove and sleeve for the last 3 months. What I have experienced with this therapy is a complete miracle to me! Compared to everything else like pain management and all the medication, what I am feeling now is total relief and a true miracle."

- Freddie W. U.S. Veteran

"I was in sharp, achy, constant stabbing pain for over 20 years. The pain was in my back, shoulder and knees. I hardly slept due to the severe muscle spasms and pain. On a pain scale I was a 10 in all areas. I could not function very well. I have been on pain medications and have tried physical and occupational therapies with little success. I wore the back wrap for 8 hours a night and in just a few weeks my pain was gone and no spasms at all. I have stopped taking all pain medication. I have such a better quality of life now. I am a wife and a mother who now can enjoy going out in the community with the family. I am so happy I have found something that works for me."
- Tyra D., U.S. Veteran  

"I had a fall and broke my wrist in three places. It (Micro-Z) has helped me get my life back together. I had to wear pull-up clothes for a while because I could not fasten buttons. There are so many things in my life that changed when I did not have the use of my left hand. With the help of this device, I am getting my life together again. I would recommend this to everyone."

- Faye D. 

"Its an amazing tool for people who have neuropathy pain and discomfort. I received the Micro-Z unit and stocking back in July and wore every day for at least 6 hours a night. My pain was around 7-9 on the pain scale, sometimes a 10 with that being the worst. I could hardly sleep, the throbbing would drive me up the wall. Now I only wear maybe once or twice a week. When I am more active I will wear more often. I was able to cut back on medications I took as well. The pain has dropped down to a 2-3. You have my approval 100%. It is great technology."
- Martin D.   

"I started using the Micro-Z. I was experiencing a burning pain in my legs for about 4 to 5 months prior. Since using this unit the severity of pain has went from a 9 to a 3. I am able to sleep much better because of it."
- Dale H.   

"I have been using this e-stim unit with their electrode socks for the last year and a couple of months. What I have experienced with this therapy is Amazing! I have been in a wheelchair for the past 9 years, and just this past 4 months I have been able to finally get around without it. I have RSD in both feet. My ankles and feet were terribly swollen and I had to buy larger shoes than what I normally wear. Since wearing the socks, the swelling is gone/ the therapy is self-contained and very easy to use. I recommend this product to everyone!"
- Charles M.   

When I first sought treatment, I couldn't walk to my mailbox without the aid of a walking stick. Now, I'm following my new Beagle thru the brush chasing after rabbits. I continue to use the socks daily. My balance and stamina have improved to the point I'm back to cutting wood once more and am excited about the prospects of tending a great apple crop this year. As my wife said the other day, I'm doing things once again she thought I would never be able to do. I have learned more about neuropathy from you than I did from the neurologist. 

- Tim

"Before I started wearing the Silver-Thera™ socks, there was pain in my feet for about 12-15 years. My feet were numb and swollen. I had pain in the daytime. I wear the socks every night for 8 hours. Now, I have no more pain."

- Mary

"The severity of my pain prior to using the stockings was 9, and that was a gradual increase in pain over the past 5-8 years. Now, after 2 months of treatment, my pain level is 3-4 in my ankles and feet."

- Clay

After using the Micro-Z™ Stocking, my symptoms have reduced as follows:

• Reduced swelling
• Decreased pain
• Less tingling
• Better sleep
• Ability to walk better

In general my life is much improved as a result of these stockings and I wear than from 12 to 16 hours daily. When I remove them some swelling and pain returns but not as much as before. I am so relieved to have this comfort and just want to say what a great product this if for me. 

- Charles M.

"My grandmother was 93 years old when she had bilateral total knee replacements. Shortly upon returning home she lost her balance and fell. The fall caused a fracture of her left upper thigh above the knee replacement hardware. Grandmother was hospitalized and put in a long leg cast for 6 weeks. When the cast was removed the fracture was healed, however, it was discovered she had three deep wounds on her left lower leg and heel from the pressure of the cast. My grandmother had very poor blood flow to her leg and foot. Her medical team and I had to put together a treatment plan that would get blood to the foot and leg or else we knew she was going to be set up for probable infection and amputation. In six weeks after we started using the Micro-Z, my grandmother’s leg and heel wounds were completely healed. We all know that we would not have achieved this level of healing without the Micro-Z. You see….one other thing I must mention is that I am a physical therapist and a Board Certified Wound Specialist. I know unequivocally that my grandmother’s wounds would not have healed at this rate or to this degree without the electrical stimulation intervention and that her risk for amputation was great."

- Pamela S., Board Certified Wound Specialist, PT 

"I was diagnosed with a Left proximal humerus fracture. This fracture entailed intense pain initially and then chronic aching in my left arm and shoulder which adversely affected my sleep on a nightly basis. 5 weeks later, I was given permission by my orthopedist to try the Micro-Z for pain relief. Almost immediately, I noticed a change. With less pain and better sleep, my occupational therapy progressed to such a point that my therapist was greatly encouraged by my improved range of motion. In addition to this, for my 9-week follow-up appointment with my orthopedist, the results of my x-ray indicated complete healing, which was 4 weeks earlier than expected. I am convinced that this wonderful device has aided tremendously in my healing process. We are very thankful for the opportunity to utilize the Micro-Z which has made a huge impact on my healing process."

- Robin G., RN 

It is my pleasure to write this letter to you in support of your excellent electrical stimulation product. As you know, I was formerly tenured associate professor in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where I devoted both my clinical and research efforts ID high-risk diabetic patients with lower extremity complications. The research group at the University of Texas during my tenure as the director of research was probably the single most published group regarding diabetic foot complications in the United States. In the past two years, I have been the medical director of a diabetes disease management company in Texas called Diabetex. 

In both professional settings, I have had the opportunity to use electrical stimulation for neuromuscular pathology and to facilitate wound healing. At the University, we conducted three studies to evaluate the effectiveness of your product to treat patients with painful diabetic neuropathy, to evaluate the improvement in peripheral blood flow as a result of using electrical stimulation, and to evaluate the effectiveness of electrical stimulation to enhance wound healing in patients with diabetic foot ulcers. As you know, perhaps the most dramatic clinical responses are from patients with severe, painful diabetic sensory neuropathy. Many of these patients have constant and severe burning in their feet. Most of them have gone through a myriad of narcotics, antidepressants, seizure medications, and analgesics without any improvement whatsoever. For many of these people, their life has been completely disrupted because of their severe and constant pain. They cannot sleep or function because the focus of their life is pain due to their neuropathy. 

Motor neuropathy and motor wasting: Another very common clinical problem in patients with diabetes is motor neuropathy that contributes to wasting of the intrinsic muscles in the foot and hands. In the lower extremity, this contributes to instability of the muscles in the forefoot. The intrinsic muscle function is to stabilize the toes against the first metatarsophalangeal joints, and with muscle weakness and wasting, there is often subluxation and dislocation at the level of the metatarsophalangeal joints and subsequent clawing of the toes. This contributes to severe and progressive foot deformities. Subsequently, in the presence of neuropathy, these patients become extremely high-risk patients for ulceration and re-ulceration due to the combination of severe rigid foot deformities, peripheral sensory neuropathy, and motor neuropathy. 

As you know, electrical stimulation has been shown to be effective for this specific type of pathology. Your design makes the application and delivery of electrical stimulation practical for patients to do at home without the added cost of home health care. 

The emerging data on electrical stimulation and wound healing I believe will be dramatic. Several studies are pending. Electrical stimulation has been shown to enhance perfusion in animal and human models. In my research, electrical stimulation was more effective than previous reports with Regranex and Dermagraft in a similar patient population. I believe that other studies that are nearing completion will demonstrate the same types of excellent outcomes. My frustration has been overcoming red tape to get your device to people that have a high risk of amputation. The basic technology has been used for many years. Physical therapists are paid to provide the services three times a week, but I cannot get a patient friendly device, such as the Prizm design, that could be used in the patient's home every day. How many electrical stimulation units would we have to pay for to equal the cost of an amputation, hospitalization and prosthetic limb?  

- Dr. Lawrence DPM, MPH

  Medical Director, DIABETEX