How PoNS® Brings Physical Therapy to the Next Level
PoNS, the Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator, is an orally-applied therapy proven to increase walking ability for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). PoNS must be used in conjunction with physical therapy (PT). Together, PoNS and PT are referred to as PoNS Therapy®.
Boost PT with PoNS and Get Back In Step With Life.
The Importance of PT
Each of these exercises can help you feel steadier on your feet. But as you progress, you may want to elevate your routine. That’s where PoNS comes in.
Get Real Results—Boost PT With PoNS
PoNS is a wearable, easy-to-use, neuromodulation device designed to boost the established benefits of PT.
Here’s how PoNS works:
- PoNS includes a wearable controller that is placed on the neck and a mouthpiece that rests on the tongue.
- When the PoNS is on, the electrodes on the mouthpiece send mild electrical impulses through the tongue. This stimulates two cranial nerves. This process is called translingual neurostimulation.
- This process creates a flow of neural impulses that are delivered directly into the brainstem and cerebellum—the body’s movement control center.
- These impulses travel throughout the brain and activate neurons and structures involved in human function.
- Over 14 weeks of consistent PoNS Therapy, the PoNS device initiates lasting neuroplastic changes in the brain that impact your ability to walk.
Interested in a deeper dive into PoNS and neuroplasticity? Check out this informational video!
PoNS+Physical Therapy=PoNS Therapy
PoNS Therapy is a comprehensive, one-on-one, 14-week PT program completed under the supervision of a trained physical rehabilitation specialist, also known as a PoNS Trainer.
In a study that compared PoNS to placebo, people who used PoNS improved their walking ability more significantly than those who did not.2
Individual results and experiences may vary. Talk to your doctor to see if PoNS is right for you.
While PT is important to improve your walking ability, alone it does not bring about the neuroplastic benefits that PoNS provides.
If you feel like your PT journey needs to be taken to the next level, PoNS will get you there.
- Davies BL, Arpin DJ, Liu M, Reelfs H, et al. Two Different Types of High-Frequency Physical Therapy Promote Improvements in the Balance and Mobility of Persons With Multiple Sclerosis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Dec;97(12):2095-2101.e3. Epub 2016 Jul 1. PMID: 27373745. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.05.024
- Tyler ME, Kaczmarek KA, Rust KL, Subbotin AM, Skinner KL, Danilov YP. Non-invasive neuromodulation to improve gait in chronic multiple sclerosis: a randomized double blind controlled pilot trial. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2014;11:79. PMID: 24885412; PMCID: PMC4017705. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-11-79
