Hivamat Deep Oscillation (Available at Bogalusa and Hattiesburg)

HIVAMAT® Deep Oscillation Therapy is a unique, non-invasive physical therapy modality that uses an alternating electrostatic field to create gentle, deeply penetrating vibrations (oscillations) within the body’s tissues.

Unlike traditional modalities like ultrasound or superficial vibration massagers that push energy into the body from the outside, HIVAMAT works by using electrostatic attraction to rapidly lift and drop tissue layers from the inside out.

Primary Benefits in Physical Therapy

1. Superior Swelling & Edema Reduction (Lymphatic Drainage)

Because the electrostatic waves mechanically compress and pump the interstitial space, they act as a highly efficient lymphatic pump. It breaks up built-up metabolic waste and fluids, rapidly moving lymph through the lymphatic system to flush out severe edema, acute sprains, and secondary lymphedema.

2. Accelerated Post-Op & Acute Wound Healing

Because it is incredibly gentle, HIVAMAT can be used at an extremely early stage of rehab—often immediately after surgery or acute trauma when normal manual therapy or deep tissue massage would be too painful or damaging. It increases local blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the wounded area to accelerate cellular regeneration.

3. Pain Relief for Tactile-Intolerant Patients

Patients dealing with severe acute pain, fibromyalgia, hyper-sensitivity, or fresh surgical incisions often cannot tolerate the physical pressure required for standard physical therapy. HIVAMAT provides significant pain relief via a pleasant, mild tingling sensation that relaxes muscle spasms without requiring the therapist to press down heavily.

4. Softening Scar Tissue & Fibrosis

Chronic inflammation or surgical healing can cause tissues to become stiff, bound down, and fibrotic. The rapid lifting and dropping mechanism breaks up excess fibrous tissue, restoring pliability, improving scar quality, and restoring joint range of motion.

Common Clinical Indications

Physical therapists frequently utilize HIVAMAT deep oscillation for:

• Post-Operative Recovery: Orthopedic surgeries (joint replacements, ACL reconstructions), post-mastectomy, and plastic/reconstructive surgeries (liposuction, tummy tucks).
• Acute Sports Injuries: Severe ankle sprains, muscle tears, whiplash, and contusions.
• Chronic Pain & Overuse Conditions: Tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, arthritis, and fibromyalgia.
• Lymphatic Disorders: Managing primary and secondary lymphedema or lipedema.