Hi, I know this has been posted before but just wanted some up to date opinions on the Hivamat. I've read lots and it seems to work well especially for fibrosis and some people seem to find it really helps for self management. I wondered if any one who had bought one for personal use thinks it was worth the outlay? I gather they cost about £2k. It would be great to hear how often people use them - daily I presume?
I have read they will let you trial for a month, I can contact the company but wanted to get some personal experiences!! Many thanks
Hello Dc33
I have the Physio Pod (aka Hivamat personal) which I use on my legs (primary full leg LE x2) for 45 minutes twice daily. I would not be able to walk and stay in work without my Physio Pod - it is worth far more than it's £2000 cost! This deep oscillation therapy has reduced my fibrosis so that I have sensation in my legs again where's the skin/tissue had thickened. It also does a great job of draining my legs of fluid due to not having any lymph vessels or valves or working nodes. I have a huge amount of lymph backflow and therefore require twice daily drainage. I also have weekly MLD from a therapist who uses the Hivamat whilst doing drainage - it's my favourite day of the week!
If you look on the PhysioPodUK site you'll see my and others personal accounts of how deep oscillation has worked wonders to manage and delay LE disease symptoms. I take my Pod all over the world with me as it's small/portable and very light. I take it in my cabin bag and have had no problem travelling through airports/security in 5 countries so far. My Physio Pod Is the most important thing in my LE toolkit along with my bespoke compression garments.
Contact Julie or Mary (co-owners) at Physio Pod UK for details - they are both lovely and helpful. The website has detailed information about how deep oscillation helps LE limbs/symptoms
I've recently trialled the Body Flow for 1 month (totally different technology for drainage). I didn't find it helpful at all for my legs however some people do report benefits.
I don't think you can go wrong with the Physio Pod and would well be worth investing in one of your own. It's a pity the NHS won't pay for it but they haven't undertaken any research of their own. Independent research shows its effectiveness and I see and feel it's positive effects everyday of the week! I was lucky and had a Pod loaned to me by my local LE Clinic to trial and then after having such amasing results bought my own 1.5 years ago. Hope that helps
Cat x
Thanks to you oth it's very helpful.
When you buy one is the card they provide programmed for you ? Do they show you what techniques to use and visit to show you?
Sorry for more questions I just wNt to be clear, it's a lot of money to spend.
Thanks again😀
I'm happy to chat - it's understandbake that you want all your queries answered before a 2k spend!