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Emerging Medical Technology Provides Drug Free Pain Relief, New Hope for Millions With Arthritis

Posted on: Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 15:01 CDT

HealthSonix, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HSXI) today confirmed that its AquaSonix Therapy program continues to be successful in reducing the pain associated with arthritis: 83% of patients report a reduction in pain averaging 51%; a 45% improvement in physical function; and 60% reduction in stiffness.

"The pain reduction results achieved by AquaSonix Therapy are indeed consistent with the positive effects of sound pressure waves when applied directly to the human body," said Dr. David Venturi, Medical Director of HealthSonix, Inc. "Sound pressure waves work by stimulating the mechanoreceptors located in the skin. In turn this blocks pain signals to the brain. The end effect is a reduction in pain and patients can progressively increase their exercise regimen in the pool."

The FDA-registered AquaSonix medical device is at the core of this new therapy program. The treatment combines sound pressure waves with individualized low impact exercise programs in warm water therapy pools. The program is consistent with the published guidelines of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), which recommend non-drug therapies as the foundation of the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis, and then in combination with medications, if necessary.

"The best news for arthritis sufferers is that the AquaSonix Therapy treatments have no known side effects, and can be used on their own or in combination with all prescription or over the counter medications," said Dieter Doederlein, VP of Corporate Development. "The treatment is safe and non-invasive."

HealthSonix, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HSXI) is a publicly traded medical technology company. The Company's core offerings are based on proprietary, patent pending medical technologies that use sound pressure waves to stimulate the mechanoreceptors to inhibit arthritis-related pain signals. Precisely formatted low frequency sound pressure waves are 80% effective in treating the pain of many diseases, particularly arthritis. All treatments and products are safe, non-invasive, drug free, and have no known side effects.

More information regarding HealthSonix and its products and services can be found at: www.HealthSonix.com or by calling the company at 1-877-622-2121.

Note: A number of statements contained in this report are forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including the timely development and market acceptance of products and technologies, competitive market conditions, successful integration of acquisitions, the ability to secure additional sources of financing, the ability to reduce operating expenses and other factors not set forth herein. The actual results that the Company may achieve may differ materially from any forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties.

 Contact: Dieter Doederlein 1-877-622-2121 www.healthsonix.com

SOURCE: HealthSonix

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