KAATSU Strong with US Marine Justin Sponaugle, an amputee using KAATSU
Channel: KAATSU Global
Date: 2021-11-01

Justin Sponaugle is a US Marine whose lower left arm was recently amputated.

Operation Healing Forces granted Sponaugle a new KAATSU C3 and Justin is putting it to good and immediate use.

John Doolittle, a retired Navy SEAL captain and CRO for KAATSU Global explains, "The mission of Operation Healing Forces (OHF) is to help active-duty and recent veteran wounded, ill and injured Special Operations Forces and their families with mental, physical and emotional healing. Its goal is to help them return to the fight or transition successfully into civilian life.  We partnered with OHF to aid SOF and their families by donating 3% of our sales and supply KAATSU equipment to foster rehabilitation, reintegration and resiliency in the Special Operations community."

Sponaugle is one of those individuals with a specific need.

Sponaugle says, "After only two KAATSU Cycles (about 12 minutes of pressure on and pressure off on the KAATSU C3 unit), the bone doesn't hurt as much and I can definitely move it with a whole lot less pain.  KAATSU improves the circulation on my amputated arm which results in better sensor contact inside my prosthetic - which enables me to move my prosthetic much more efficiently.

At night, before bed, my neuropathic pain is significantly reduced after the KAATSU Cycles.  I have better circulation, better control, and it feels good.  This is absolutely amazing and impressive.  KAATSU Strong!"

KAATSU is a non-invasive, effective modality that naturally and safely enables natural strength gains, body healing, and effective recovery.

KAATSU equipment and protocols can improve blood circulation, enhance recovery from intense competitions and vigorous workouts, and improve vascularity and muscular strength. KAATSU was invented in 1966 by Dr. Sato in Japan while he later invented the concept of the KAATSU Cycle in 1973. 

The KAATSU products are currently engineered and designed in Southern California while the initial testing and research were conducted by Dr. Sato and cardiologists Dr. Toshiaki Nakajima and Dr. Toshihiro Morita at the University of Tokyo Hospital with over 7,000 cardiac rehab patients between 2004 and 2014.

KAATSU is the pioneer and gold standard in the emerging global BFR market. The carefully controlled, easy-to-use pneumatic KAATSU bands automatically and safely optimizes blood circulation for muscle tone, strength, mobility, rehabilitation, and recovery. 

The KAATSU device that Justin uses includes a handheld automated compressor and universal pneumatic, stretchable bands which are placed around his arms or legs. Arm bands and leg bands are used separately during each session. 

The KAATSU Air Bands inflate and deflate in a patented sequence based on algorithms that are optimal for each user, no matter their age or physical abilities. KAATSU protocols are convenient, easy-to-do, and time-effective. KAATSU equipment offer unparalleled performance, precision, and safety for users of all ages, fitness levels, and walks of life - and can be used anywhere anytime to help people...

Recover Faster, Rehab Stronger, and Perform Better. 

For more information, visit the www.kaatsu.com website to learn more about KAATSU protocols and how KAATSU differs from B Strong, Delfi Portable Tourniquet System for Blood Flow Restriction, Smart Cuffs, and other BFR low-cost occlusion bands.

The primary differences between KAATSU and BFR bands is:​

(1) KAATSU utilizes the patented Cycle function
(2) different pressures can be simultaneously used on different limbs, including the option of doing Single-Limb KAATSU
(3) KAATSU equipment and protocols were proven safe and effective after a decade of clinical use and research on over 7,000 cardiac rehab patients at the University of Tokyo Hospital (2004 - 2014)
(4) KAATSU is used by cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, and physicians in various specialties
(5) KAATSU Air Bands do not occlude arterial flow
(6) KAATSU is meant to be gentle and convenient in order to do anywhere anytime
(7) KAATSU is used worldwide by people up to the age of 104
(8) more research has been conducted in more countries on KAATSU than any other BFR device​
(9) the seminal, groundbreaking research on BFR was conducted and published by KAATSU inventor Dr. Yoshiaki Sato in the 1990s
(10) KAATSU Air Bands are waterproof and the KAATSU C3 is ruggedized for military applications

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