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An apparatus for providing therapeutic electrical signals has a plurality of sets of electrodes, each set of electrodes comprising at least two electrodes for applying the therapeutic electrical signal to a user. A switch selectively switches the therapeutic electrical signal to each of the electrod

An apparatus for providing therapeutic electrical signals has a plurality of sets of electrodes, each set of electrodes comprising at least two electrodes for applying the therapeutic electrical signal to a user. A switch selectively switches the therapeutic electrical signal to each of the electrodes in a predetermined pattern. The electrodes are arranged on a flexible platform which can substantially conform to surfaces of the user. The therapeutic electrical signal can be applied to the sets of electrodes in any predetermined pattern, including a predetermined pattern that sequentially sends the therapeutic electrical signal in a first direction to each set of electrodes. Preferably, the sets of electrodes comprise at least three electrodes arranged in a substantially chevron pattern with a center electrode having the opposite potential to the side electrode. The therapeutic electrical signal is generated by a signal generator. The signal generator generates different types of therapeutic electrical signals by applying a base wave with a frequency of about 150 KHz to 180 KHz at different frequencies between about 2 to 100 times in a second. The switch selectively switches the different types of therapeutic electrical signals in the predetermined pattern. The signal generator can decrease the therapeutic electrical signals from its maximum to its minimum within about 0.1 to 0.01 microseconds. The therapeutic electrical signal is switched to a next set of electrodes within about 0.5 to 2 seconds. The apparatus and method can be used in a variety of treatments, including relief of pain, relief of stress, electronic acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.

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An apparatus for providing therapeutic electrical signals has a plurality of sets of electrodes, each set of electrodes comprising at least two electrodes for applying the therapeutic electrical signal to a user. A switch selectively switches the therapeutic electrical signal to each of the electrod

An apparatus for providing therapeutic electrical signals has a plurality of sets of electrodes, each set of electrodes comprising at least two electrodes for applying the therapeutic electrical signal to a user. A switch selectively switches the therapeutic electrical signal to each of the electrodes in a predetermined pattern. The electrodes are arranged on a flexible platform which can substantially conform to surfaces of the user. The therapeutic electrical signal can be applied to the sets of electrodes in any predetermined pattern, including a predetermined pattern that sequentially sends the therapeutic electrical signal in a first direction to each set of electrodes. Preferably, the sets of electrodes comprise at least three electrodes arranged in a substantially chevron pattern with a center electrode having the opposite potential to the side electrode. The therapeutic electrical signal is generated by a signal generator. The signal generator generates different types of therapeutic electrical signals by applying a base wave with a frequency of about 150 KHz to 180 KHz at different frequencies between about 2 to 100 times in a second. The switch selectively switches the different types of therapeutic electrical signals in the predetermined pattern. The signal generator can decrease the therapeutic electrical signals from its maximum to its minimum within about 0.1 to 0.01 microseconds. The therapeutic electrical signal is switched to a next set of electrodes within about 0.5 to 2 seconds. The apparatus and method can be used in a variety of treatments, including relief of pain, relief of stress, electronic acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. ercutaneous Local Anaesthetic Formulations," British Journal of Anaesthesia, vol. 61, (1988), pp. 589-592. McCafferty, et al., "In Vivo Assessment of Percutaneous Local Anaesthetic Preparations," British Journal of Anaesthesia, vol. 62, (1989), pp. 17-21. Knutson et al., "Solvent-Mediated Alterations of the Stratum Corneum," Journal of Controlled Release, vol. 11, (1990), pp. 93-103. Lycka, "EMLA, A New and Effective Topical Anesthetic," J. Dermotol, Surg. Oncol., vol. 18, (1992), pp. 859-862. McCafferty, et al., "New Patch Delivery System for Percutaneous Local Anaesthesia," British Journal of Anaesthesia, vol. 71, (1993) pp. 370-374. Woolfson, Percutaneous Local Anaesthesia, E. Horwood, N.Y. (1993), pp. 166-170. Astra USA, Inc., "EMLA Cream Product Information Form for American Hospital Formulary Service," (1993), pp. 1-28. "Room Temperature," Macmillan, U.S.A., Webster's New World College Dictionary, Third Edition, 1997, p. 1165. Florey, Klaus, Analytical Profiles of Drug Substances, vol. 15, 1986, pp. 150-231. Florey, Klaus, Analytical Profiles of Drug Substances, vol. 12, 1983, pp. 73-105. "Local Anesthetics, Parenteral, General Statement," AHFS Drug Information, 1992. Florey, Klaus, Analytical Profiles of Drug Substances, vol. 18, 1989, pp. 379-411. Sakamoto et al., "Dermal patch anaesthesia: comparison of 10% lignocaine gel with absorption promoter and EMLA cream," Anesthesia, (1993), vol. 48, pp. 390-392. Dvoretzky, Israel, M.D., Hyperthermia Therapy for Warts Utilizing a Self-administered Exothermic Patch, Dermal Surgery, (1996), vol. 22, pp. 1035-1039. Stern, Peter, M.D. and Levine, Norman, M.D., "Controlled Localized Heat Therapy in Cutaneous Warts," Arch. Dermatol, (Jul. 1992), vol. 128, pp. 945-948.