Chronic wounds can affect every part of a person’s life — from mobility and comfort to work and emotional wellbeing. One of the biggest struggles for many patients is persistent wound pain, which can make daily tasks and standard treatments difficult to manage.

Recently, a patient with a painful, non-healing wound on her lower leg experienced significant improvement after adding the geko™ neuromuscular electrostimulation (NMES) device to her treatment plan.


A Wound That Became Harder to Manage

After what seemed like a simple insect bite, the patient’s wound gradually became larger, more painful, and slow to heal. Even basic activities became difficult, and her pain level was extremely high. Compression therapy was recommended, but she struggled to tolerate it due to discomfort.

Introducing the geko™ Device

To help support healing and improve comfort, the geko™ device was added to her care. This small, wearable device is placed just below the knee and gently stimulates the common peroneal nerve. The stimulation activates the leg’s natural muscle pump, helping to:

* Improve blood flow
* Reduce swelling
* Support the healing process
* Ease discomfort

She wore the device daily and found it easy to apply and adjust.


Impressive Results

Within just one week of using the geko™ device, her pain dropped from 9/10 to 3/10. With less pain, she was able to tolerate compression therapy more effectively. After a few more weeks of combined treatment, her wound fully healed, and she was able to return to work.


A Simple Addition That Makes a Big Difference

This case shows how the geko™ device can be a powerful addition to standard wound care, especially for patients experiencing slow healing or significant pain. By improving circulation and comfort, the device helps support the body’s natural ability to recover.

If you’re looking for innovative wound care solutions, the geko™ device, now distributed by our company, offers a simple and effective option for patients who need extra support.

This blog is based on a case study conducted by geko™, available at: https://www.gekodevices.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Stuart-Elliott-1.pdf

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