Synapse Micro-current - Company Information

Formed in Jan 2003, Synapse Medical Solutions is the culmination of over 10 years research & led development by Dr David Chapman Jones. Synapse has developed several patented micro-current technologies, working at a cellular and inter-cellular level. At it's most basic Synapse micro-current increases tissue repair, however Synapse strongly believes (backed by scientific evidence and experience) that the general application of micro-current is not a panacea for all ills; as a consequence has a tight focus on its product range.

How does the Synapse micro-current unit differ from other electrical treatment devices?
In simple terms it is the level or strength of the current used that differentiates one electrical treatment device from another. Synapse micro-current operates at similar levels to the body’s natural electrical systems. In general terms micro-current uses a very low level of current, operating at cellular level.
This is in contrast to devices using stronger intensity that can cause muscle contractions as a cause of mechanical effect.
In our body cellular activity and intercellular communication is regulated (chemically) by electricity and it is the efficiency of this communication process which is key to a normal physiological state.The supposition behind Synapse micro-current treatments, is that damaged or disrupted (electro-chemical) pathways (caused by illness, injury and extreme conditions such as intense exercise) can be reignited.

Currently the clinical applications and related products are:-
Wound Closure - facilitating an accelerated rate of healing in all wounds focusing upon chronic and difficult to heal wounds.
Tendon Healing - the augmentation of the production of type 1 collagen to promote the regenerative sequence of normal tendon cyclical tissue turnover.
"Sport" Recovery - Post exercise lactic acid/related fatigue reduction.
"Sport" Performance - Increases the levels of Adenosine Tri-Phosphate (ATP). AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)

The next phase for Synapse will be the embarkation on a series of clinical trials, culminating if successful with the granting of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) accreditation for both the Synapse micro-current wound dressings and Tendonworks™ unit.

The Sports division continues to flourish with the continued use by many elite athletes & teams plus the launch, later this year of 2 new products. The Recovery & Performance micro-current units both contain the latest versions of Synapse's proven sports technology in devices, smaller, lighter and cheaper than previously available.