Clinical Studies

Wound Therapy

A Narrative Review of the Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Individuals With Diabetic Foot Ulceration

Author(s): Goodall J R , Langridge B, Lane T , Davies H A, Shalhoub J

Wound Therapy

Comparison of the Hemodynamic Performance of Two Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Devices Applied to the Lower Limb

Author(s): Avazzadeh S , O’Farrell A , Flaherty K, O’Connell S, ÓLaighin G, Quinlan R L

Wound Therapy

Microcirculatory changes in venous leg ulcers using intermittent electrostimulation of common peroneal nerve

Author(s): Das S, Dhoonmoon L, Bain D, Chhabra S

Oedema reduction

Daily use of a muscle pump activator device reduces duration of hospitalization and improves early graft outcomes post-kidney transplantation: A randomized controlled trial

Author(s): Xie W, Levine M, Aquil S, Pacoli K, Al-Ogaili R, Luke P P, Sener A

Wound Therapy

Neuromuscular stimulation of the common peroneal nerve increases arterial and venous velocity in patients with venous leg ulcers

Author(s): Das S, Dhoonmoon L, Chhabra S

Wound Therapy

Lower Leg Wounds and the Role of Edema: Managing Edema with the geko™ Wound Therapy Device

Author(s): Burrows C, Ramage D, Rabley- Koch, Evans R

Wound Therapy

Early Intervention with the geko™ device for Venous Leg Ulcers Predicted to Not Heal Within 24 Weeks

Author(s): Rabley-Koch C. A., Duong R, Cadavez R, Attard J, Entredicho A, Oshalla H, Orr A, Ramage D, Burrows C

Wound Therapy

Venous Leg Ulcer Wound Healing with geko™: “I hope that my wound will heal faster”: A qualitative inquiry

Author(s): Kuhnke J L, Maxwell S

VTE prevention

The role of the geko™ device to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) on a patient undergoing rehabilitation on the gastro-intestinal ward

Author(s): Wong C

Wound Therapy

Microcirculatory Flux and Pulsatility in Arterial Leg Ulcers is Increased by Intermittent Neuromuscular Electrostimulation of the Common Peroneal Nerve

Author(s): Bosanquet D, Ivins N, Jones NJ, Harding KG

The geko™ device Annotated Bibliography

Oedema Reduction

Use of a Muscle Pump Activator Leads to Improved Lower Limb Edema, Lower Limb Blood Flow, and Urine Output Compared With Standard TED Stockings and Compression Devices Following Kidney Transplant: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Author(s): Aquil S, Alharbi B, Navaratnam R, Sharma H, Luke, P P, Sener A

Increased Blood Circulation – Healthy Subject Data

The effect of a novel electrical stimulation method for improving lower limb blood flow in healthy volunteers

Author(s): Jawad H

Oedema Reduction

A Single-Centre Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial Comparing the Incidence of Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Deep Vein Thrombosis Between a Neuromuscular Electrostimulation Device and Thromboembolism Deterrent

Author(s): Wainwright T W, Burgess L C, Middleton, R G

Wound Therapy

A novel method of assessment of microcirculatory changes with the use of geko™ device in patients with venous leg ulcers

Author(s): Das S, Dhoonmoon L, Bain D, Chhabra S

Oedema Reduction

Does neuromuscular electrical stimulation improve recovery following acute ankle sprain? A pilot randomised controlled trial

Author(s): Wainwright T W, Burgess L C, Middleton R G

Wound Therapy

Daily use of a muscle pump activator device reduces hospitalization and improves graft function post-transplantation: A randomized controlled trial

Author(s): Yan Xie W, Levine M, Aquil S, Pacoli K, Al-Ogaili R, Luke P, Sener A

Increased Blood Circulation – Patient Data

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for the prevention of venous thromboembolism

Author(s): Ravikumar R, Williams KJ, Babber A, Moore HM, Lane TRA, Shalhoub J, Davies AH.

Wound Therapy

Using a muscle pump activator device to stimulate healing for non-healing lower leg wounds in long term care residents

Author(s): Harris C, Ramage D, Boloorchi, Vaughan L, Kuilder G, Rakas S.

Increased Blood Circulation – Patient Data

The use of a novel neuromuscular electrical stimulation device in peripheral vascular disease

Author(s): Katherine J. Williams, Alun H. Davies

VTE prevention

The use of the geko™ device and the activation of the foot and calf pumps for prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with acute stroke

Author(s): Natarajan I, Williams J, Richards, L, Moss C, Lambert C, Roffe C

Wound Therapy

The impact of a muscle pump activator on incisional wound healing compared to standard stockings and compression devices in kidney and kidney-pancreas transplant recipients: A randomized, controlled trial

Author(s): Aquil S, Sharma H, Alharbi B, Pacoli K, Luke P P, Sener A

VTE prevention

Clinical observation of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in prevention of deep venous thrombosis after total hip replacement

Author(s): Jingwei L, Zhe Z, Xuesong L, Hui J, Ning L, Wenbo W

VTE prevention

The use of the geko™ device for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in patients with acute stroke at The Luton & Dunstable University Hospital (L&D)

Author(s): Nihara D, Sethuraman S, Sekaran L, Phiri D, Asokanathan A, Alwis L

VTE prevention

Prevention of Postoperative Leg Vein Thrombosis by Electrical Muscle Stimulation. An Evaluation with ¹²⁵ I-Labelled Fibrinogen

Author(s): Browse N L, Negus D

VTE prevention

Prophylaxis of postoperative leg vein thrombosis by low dose subcutaneous heparin or peroperative calf muscle stimulation: a controlled clinical trial.

Author(s): Rosenberg I L , Evans M, Pollock A V

VTE prevention

Prediction and prophylaxis of postoperative thromboembolis—a comparison between peroperative calf muscle stimulation with groups of impulses and dextran 40

Author(s): Lindström B, Holmdahl C, Jonsson O, Korsan‐Bengtsen K, Lindberg S, Petrusson B, Pettersson S, Wikstrand J, Wojciechowski J

Increased Blood Circulation – Patient Data

The Impact of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation on Coronary Blood Flow and Endothelial Function

Author(s): Lavi S, Alemayehu M, McLellan A, D'Alfonso S, Wall S, Abu-Romeh N, Camuglia A

Increased Blood Circulation – Patient Data

Fibrinolytic effects of peroneal nerve stimulation in patients with lower limb vascular disease

Author(s): Barnes R, Madden L A, Chetter I

Increased Blood Circulation – Patient Data

Haemodynamic augmentation in patients with peripheral arterial disease with the geko™ transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation device

Author(s): Barnes R, Shahin Y, Tucker A T, Chetter I

Increased Blood Circulation – Patient Data

Augmentation of arterial blood velocity with electrostimulation in patients with critical limb ischemia unsuitable for revascularization

Author(s): Yilmaz S, Mermi E U, Zobaci E, Aksoy E, Yasti C

Increased Blood Circulation – Patient Data

Potential role of electrostimulation in the augmentation of venous blood flow after total knee replacement: A pilot study

Author(s): Yilmaz S, Calbiyik M, Yilmaz B K, Aksoy E

Increased Blood Circulation – Patient Data

Using the geko™ device to prevent venous thrombosis and oedema following Strayer release of the gastrocnemius

Author(s): Pillai A, Pavey N

Increased Blood Circulation – Patient Data

Strayer Release Procedure Protocol

Author(s): Pillai A

VTE prevention

Further update on the role of geko™ in reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in Obstetrics

Author(s): M. Andrzejowska, B Godwin, M Fawzy

Increased Blood Circulation – Healthy Subject Data

Measurement of blood flow in the deep veins of the lower limb using the geko™ neuromuscular electro-stimulation device

Author(s): Nicolaides A, Griffin M

Increased Blood Circulation – Healthy Subject Data

Augmentation of venous, arterial and microvascular blood supply in the leg by isometric neuromuscular stimulation via the common peroneal nerve

Author(s): Tucker A T, Maass A, Bain D, Chen L H, Azzam M, Dawson H, Johnston A

Increased Blood Circulation – Healthy Subject Data

Electrical stimulation of motor nerves. An alternative approach for the enhancement of lower limb blood flow

Author(s): Tucker A T, Maass A, Bain D, Chen L H, Azzam M, Dawson H, Johnston A

Increased Blood Circulation – Healthy Subject Data

Neuromuscular electrostimulation via the common peroneal nerve promotes lower limb blood flow in a below-knee cast

Author(s): Warwick D J, Shaikh A, Gadola S, Strokes M, Worsely P, Bain D, Tucker A T

Increased Blood Circulation – Healthy Subject Data

A comparative study investigating the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrostimulation versus intermittent pneumatic compression in enhancing lower limb blood flow in healthy subjects

Author(s): Jawad H, Bain D, Dawson H, Crawford K, Johnston A, Tucker A T

Increased Blood Circulation – Healthy Subject Data

Comparing the venous haemodynamic effect of a neuromuscular stimulation device to intermittent pneumatic compression in healthy subjects

Author(s): Williams K, Moore H M, Ellis M, Davies A H

Increased Blood Circulation – Healthy Subject Data

Effects of electrical nerve stimulation on force generation, oxygenation and blood volume in muscles of the immobilized human leg

Author(s): Zhang Q, Styf J, Ekström L, Holmesy A K

Increased Blood Circulation – Healthy Subject Data

Microcirculation in the foot is augmented by neuromuscular stimulation via the common peroneal nerve in different lower limb postures: a potential treatment for leg ulcers

Author(s): Warwick D J, Shaik A, Worsely P, Gadola S, Tucker A T, Gadola S D, Stokes M

Increased Blood Circulation – Healthy Subject Data

Common peroneal nerve stimulation reduces blood sludging in the popliteal vein standing and lying

Author(s): Lattimer C R, Azzam M, Papaconstandinou J A, Villasin M, Ash S, Kalodiki E

Increased Blood Circulation – Healthy Subject Data

The effect of calf neuromuscular electrical stimulation and intermittent pneumatic compression on thigh microcirculation

Author(s): Bahadori S, Immins T, Wainwright T W

Increased Blood Circulation – Healthy Subject Data

On Pulse™: A potential management for venous thromboembolism.

Author(s): Jawad H, Bain D, Dawson H, Adams K, Johnston A, Tucker A T

Oedema Reduction

The geko™ Neuromuscular Electrostimulation Device Reduces Pre-Operative Oedema and Accelerates Readiness to Theatre in Patients Requiring Open Reduction Internal Fixation for Ankle Fracture

Author(s): Baker P, Mahmood I, Chandler H, Anwar S, Eardley W, Rangan A

Oedema Reduction

A feasibility randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel neuromuscular electro-stimulation device in preventing the formation of oedema following total hip replacement surgery

Author(s): Wainwright T W, Immins T, Middleton R G

Oedema Reduction

The role of the geko™ device in the reduction of oedema post ankle sprain: A clinical audit

Author(s): Sheehy K, Rollit P, Wainwright T W

Oedema Reduction

The geko™ device: a novel treatment for the reduction of post-operative swelling following forefoot surgery

Author(s): Kocialkowski C, Pickford N, Bhosale A, Pillai A

Oedema Reduction

Using the geko™ device to prevent oedema and promote functional activity following hindfoot fusion

Author(s): McKinley J, Walker S, Wainwright T W

Oedema Reduction

Using the geko™ device to prevent oedema following ankle replacement surgery

Author(s): McKinley J, Walker S, Wainwright T W

Oedema Reduction

Case study series: Using the geko™ device to prevent oedema and promote functional activity following foot surgery

Author(s): Pillai A, Pavey N, Wainwright T W

Oedema Reduction

Two Cases of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation of the Common Peroneal Nerve Successfully Treating Refractory, Multifactorial Leg Edema.

Author(s): Ingves M V, Power A H

Oedema Reduction

Using the geko™ device to increase blood flow and prevent oedema following lower limb reconstruction by the Ilizarov method

Author(s): Shalaby H, Walker S

Oedema Reduction

The role of geko™, a portable electrical stimulation device, in the treatment of longstanding unilateral leg lymphedema

Author(s): Hill W, Ramage D

Oedema Reduction

Hindfoot Fusion

Author(s): McKinley J, Walker S, Wainwright T W

Oedema Reduction

Cheilectomy for Hallux Rigidus Repair

Author(s): Pillai A

Oedema Reduction

Scarf Osteotomy

Author(s): Pillai A

Wound Therapy

A case series evaluating the geko™ neuromuscular electrostimulation device on lower limb

Author(s): Jones N J, Harding K G, Ivins N, Jones N, Ebdon V, Hagelstein S

Wound Therapy

Refractory venous leg ulcers: observational evaluation of innovative new technology

Author(s): Harris C, Loney A, Brooke J, Charlebois A, Coppola L, Mehta S, Flett N

Wound Therapy

Evaluation of a muscle pump activating device for non-healing venous leg ulcers

Author(s): Harris C, Duong C, Vanderheyden G, Byrnes B, Cattryse R, Orr A, Keast D

Wound Therapy

An Innovative Technology for Healing Venous Leg ulcers: geko™

Author(s): Harding K G

Wound Therapy

Canadian Association of Wound Care Consensus Document Low Frequency Nerve Stimulation To Support The Healing Of Venous Leg Ulcers

Author(s): Orsted HL, O’Sullivan D, Haley J, LeBlanc K, Parsons l

Wound Therapy

A targeted approach to healing complex wounds using the geko™ device

Author(s): Dimitri S, Hussain Y, Pavey N

Wound Therapy

The role of the geko™, a portable neuromuscular electrostimulation device, in assisted healing of an intractable mixed arterio-venous leg ulcer

Author(s): Jameel M, Green F, Skulbedov V, Bain D, Tucker A T

Wound Therapy

The role of the geko™, a portable neuromuscular electrostimulation device, in assisted healing of an intractable arterial leg ulcer

Author(s): Frank C, Jackson M

Wound Therapy

The role of the geko™, a portable electrical stimulation device, in assisted healing of an intractable mixed arterio-venous leg ulcer

Author(s): Williams K

Wound Therapy

The role of the geko™, a portable electrical stimulation device, in assisted healing of a venous leg ulcer

Author(s): Jones N, Davenport S

Wound Therapy

The role of the geko™, a portable electrical stimulation device, in assisted healing of a diabetic foot ulcer

Author(s): Jones N, Davenport S

Wound Therapy

Young athlete suffering from PTS recovers from traumatic foot ulcer, following use of the geko™ device

Wound Therapy

Is it time for a paradigm shift using an adjunctive therapy with best practices for recalcitrant VLUs?

Author(s): Harris C

Wound Therapy

Thinking outside the box

Author(s): Harris C

Wound Therapy

A call to action

Author(s): Harris C, Stacey M

Wound Therapy

Integrating early use of an innovative adjunctive therapy into venous leg ulcer pathways – a paradigm shift

Author(s): Duong R, Harris C

Wound Therapy

New venous leg ulcers achieve wound closure in an average of 3 weeks with an innovative muscle pump activator device

Author(s): Harris C

Wound Therapy

Adjunctive application of a muscle pump activator to improve blood flow in patients with lower limb ulcerations related to chronic venous insufficiency

Author(s): Suitor M

Wound Therapy

What is your Approach to Recalcitrant Leg Ulcer, Status Quo or Paradigm Shift Using New Technology to Achieve Healing?

Author(s): Harris C

Wound Therapy

Stimulating Non-healing Venous Leg Ulcers: Evaluation of Innovative New Muscle Pump Activator

Author(s): Harris C, Loney A, Brooke J, Charlebois A, Coppola L, Mehta S, Flett N

Wound Therapy

Evaluation of an Exciting Neuromuscular Electrostimulation Device for Chronic, Non-healing Venous Leg Ulcers

Author(s): Harris C, Duong R, Van der Heyden G, Byrnes B, Cattryse R, Orr A, Keast D

Wound Therapy

Using a Neuromuscular Electrostimulation Device for Non-healing Lower Leg Wounds in Long Term Care Residents

Author(s): Brooke J, Loney A

Wound Therapy

A NMES device, not just for routine wound care

Author(s): Flett N

Wound Therapy

A role for a portable NMES device for treatment of refractory chronic wounds of the lower extremity

Author(s): Wong V

Wound Therapy

Lessons Learned – The Implementation of a novel NMES Device

Author(s): Springer D A

Wound Therapy

The Effect of NMES on Venous Leg Ulcers and a Pressure Ulcer

Author(s): Charlebois A

Wound Therapy

The Implementation of a novel NMES device into a community home care program

Author(s): Coppola L

Wound Therapy

Debilitating chronic veno-lymphoedema: using a muscle pump activator medical device to heal wounds and improve skin integrity

Author(s): Harris C, Rabley-Koch C A, Ramage D, Cattryse R