Product: Handy Cure Laser Product Description: Home laser device for pain relief Trial Period: Three weeks Marketed on: Company website and pharmacy networks Recommended Price: NIS 1,999-2,360. Special discount for residents of the periphery and security forces - NIS 1,450 through the official website only.
Background Four years ago, just before the outbreak of the coronavirus, I was in Madrid with my wife. Carrying luggage didn't seem like a big deal to me, but sudden lifting and lowering, in unfamiliar movements, introduced me to a new concept in my life: tennis elbow. I knew of its existence but didn't understand its significance, let me tell you, it's one of those things that come and never leave.
Yes, there are ways to treat tennis elbow. I did physiotherapy, it helped to some extent, but the sensitivity persisted and fluctuated. It's not about significant pain, but something nagging, reminding, "I'm here to stay." In the technological realm, most of the soft laser devices I knew of until today do not offer specific treatment for tennis elbow. When I got to try the Laser Handy Cure device, I thought I would try it on the usual places - here and there on the knee, here and there on the back. The revelation that it has tennis elbow in its menu was like music to my ears.
The Product The Handy Cure Laser device is based on innovative technology with very, very important research validation - FDA approval. The device allows for treating pain and inflammation, improves blood and oxygen flow to affected cells, and aids in tissue regeneration. It is suitable for treating a wide range of acute or chronic pain types - from foot pain, neck, back, joints, and knees to diabetic wounds and various pain syndromes. Handy Cure Laser is developed and manufactured in Israel.
The device combines 4 energy sources - soft laser, infrared, visible red light, and static magnetic field. According to the manufacturer, this combination allows for treating a wider range of pain and inflammation types compared to competing devices, and with a disclaimer that each person and their experience vary. Handy Cure device offers 3 different treatment intensities, allowing customization to the specific characteristics of the treated area and the type of pain.
Review I received the device at an excellent timing - when the sensitivity in my tennis elbow reappeared. This time, I decided, without physiotherapy. I followed the instructions and activated it. Truthfully, its flashing light is coarser than other devices, but if it helps - it helps. After a short few days of use, the pain subsided. I cannot conclusively determine if it happened thanks to the device, but factually I didn't do anything, and the pain "sorted itself out," at least until next time.
The design of the Handy Cure device is slightly toyish/childish, but I actually found charm in it, as medical devices tend to be intimidating, and the friendly atmosphere makes treatment easier. Its use is very convenient, as the strap that comes with the kit allows it to be attached to the wrist or ankle (not the back). Overall, I enjoyed it.
Price And what about the cost? The official price is NIS 2,360, but it can be found with various retailers for around NIS 2,000. At the current time, the company has a promotion - only NIS 1,450 for residents and security forces through the official website. All that can be said about it: it's good to have one at home. Just hope we won't need it.