169 reviews
I have knee osteoarthritis and over 35 years of favouring one leg resulting in muscle waste. We upgraded our basic model revitive to the Medic Coach and I am 8 weeks into my first therapy using the thigh pads. The therapy has woken muscles in both legs and together with my exercises the Revitive has significantly improved my stability and the pain… Read more · 1
in my knees has noticeably reduced. The awakened muscles are still need work to keep them active but they are visible now. I am glad we made the investment with the Revitive Medic Coach, it has made a noticeable difference to my life.
After watching the commercials for years I purchased the Medic Revitive as it included the Tens pads. There are positives and negatives to the machine. The pros are that it can help relieve pain and tired swollen feet, the big negative is that you have to use it so many times a day for a set time, usually around 30-60 mins and to get any benefit… Read more
from the rocking motion it needs to be at a high setting, which ended up causing more pain in my foot. But at a lower setting it does provide some relief.
The Revitive Medic Coach (top model) circulation booster is even more effective than the Medic (lower spec unit). We've owned 3 Medic Coaches (still have 2). The Medic Coach: -Is the newest model -Has the most features -Includes smart phone app support which gives you access to more features -Is the most expensive model ~$549 RRP -Has a longer… Read more · 2
battery life (6 hours) than the Medic (3.5 hours) -Has an auto ramp up intensity i.e. As you warm up the intensity increases -Intensity sensor measures how hard the muscles are working -Hydration sensor can provide personalised drinking recommendations -Vigorous program can double blood flow
The Medic Coach is more effective at strengthening the muscles around the knees. You'll notice that the muscles around the knees and thighs get noticeably stronger: Less knee pain and improved stability. These two benefits alone are worth the extra price of the Revitive Medic Coach for a lot of people.
You can often pick up a Circulation Booster for less than the RRP e.g. Refurbished, second hand or on sale. The newest models are always the hardest to find cheap. The older models are often selling for as little as $50.
The effect of a Circulation Booster on most people is amazing. People often go from not being able to walk or walking poorly to walking better in one session. Daily treatment is probably most effective but even once a week or less often works because the effects last a long time.
The Circulation Booster is very easy to use and can be set up in less than a minute. The battery operated version is even easier because you no longer need to be hear a powerpoint or worry about getting disconnected..
Circulation Boosters are very light so even the weakest person should have no trouble picking them up. They have a very convenient grab handle that makes this even easier.
The first few times you use a Circulation Booster you should turn the intensity down: - The intensity usually goes all the way up to 99. - 20 is a good place to start. If it's uncomfortable decrease the intensity during the session. After a few weeks you usually end up with an intensity of ~50... although this depends a bit on which circulation booster you have and how dry your feet are (dry feet don't conduct electricity well).
Circulation Boosters are very durable. The only thing that ever fails is the power supply (after a few years of use). The newest units have an improved the power supply... so hopefully they'll last more than a few years. However, if a PSU fails you can buy another power supply from lots of places. A switching power supply and/or a more powerful PSU costs a bit more... but they rarely fail. If you buy an original PSU they're quite expensive... especially after you add postage. That's poor value if they fail... but OK if they last many years.
If you know someone who is having trouble walking... this is a great way to improve their mobility and keep them out of a nursing home. It helps if someone who knows how to use a circulation booster sets them up for you the first time.
The only time these units don't work is when people don't use them. Typically people with dementia need a bit of help... but anyone else will find them very easy to use.
The Revitive Medic Coach is highly recommended... if you can afford one. If you can't afford the top of the range try one of the cheaper units. :-) P.S. Revitive is the brand to buy. Don't be tempted by cheaper knock offs: They usually don't work as well and they often fail soon after the warranty runs out.
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Great for circulation, but skip the "Medic Coach" model—accessories are poor value. I have used the Revitive Medic Coach daily for two months, and the core foot and lower leg stimulation is excellent. It has been instrumental in eliminating my ankle swelling, improving circulation, and almost entirely stopping the nightly foot and calf cramps I… Read more · 1
used to suffer from. However, the peripheral accessories included with this top-of-the-range model are a major disappointment. Specifically, the TENS/EMS electrode pads are made with incredibly flimsy wiring. Despite following the instructions, mine were rendered useless after just four uses. The device registers them as connected, but as soon as the TENS function is activated, I receive an error message to "Attach your body pads" (which are already attached). This suggests a break in the delicate internal wiring. I was further disappointed to find that while the main unit has a two-year warranty, these peripheral attachments are specifically excluded. With replacement pads costing $20–$40 plus postage—and a projected life of only 30 uses—the value proposition is very poor. If you need a TENS function, you are better off buying a dedicated standalone device for $40. Final Verdict: The foot massage technology works wonders, but save yourself $100 and buy the basic model. The "Medic Coach" upgrade accessories are let down by poor build quality and restrictive warranty terms.
I have knee pain more than 12 months. My partner purchased this machine 2 years ago and asked me to try, after I tried few days and I could see the result that my knee pain got improved so I purchased my own one. Now, I have used this machine for 2 months now and the pain from knee almost gone just occasionally fell a mild pain. I even recommend my friend to get one this as my friend has some knee pain like me Show details · 1
Happy feet – So far have noticed an improvement in my neuropathy in my feet. Looking forward to continued use and see what improvement I can still get. Legs don't seem as restless of a night. Only had for a couple weeks, so pretty happy so far. Show details · 1
Easy to use with rapid results – Revitive Medic Coach is light-weight, simple to use and comes with a mobile app which makes it even easier to use whilst seated. Ideally used during an hour long TV show or web video. It improved my circulation within about 2 weeks and has also improved the health and appearance of my feet. Show details · 1
Latest follow-ups
It returned blood-flow to my left foot after an old motorbike accident. Show details · 2
Follow-up · The problem never came back! Didn't even think about it!
Big thumbs up – Absolutely fabulous. Circulation has improved immensely, legs don’t ache as much when walking Show details · 2
Follow-up · Still using every day. Normally after work on the weekdays and any time on the weekend. And I like on the highest level I can tolerate. Still huge thumbs up
Still in my first 10 week sessions but works well at the end of my day relieving my swelling and helps with overnight sleep and pain. Start every morning with no swelling and no pain. Show details · 2
Follow-up · Still going strong. Walking more and further than usual and no pain. Still do 30 mins every night or if the feet feel sore.
In-depth reviews
I was in so much pain with my knee (severe osteoarthritis) since Dec 25 and someone suggested Revitive Coach with the thigh pads. Within a few days my knee started to get better and now I am pain free. It only hurts when going up the stairs, but it is minimal. I have now purchased the ultrasound and body pads to work on my back and shoulder. I… Read more · 1
have been off pain and anti-inflammation meds for over 4 weeks. I can now walk freely, exercise and use the bike in prep for my surgery in Sept 26 and feel confident I can lose the kg needed. My Orthopedic surgeon is very impressed with my results so far. Money well spent and my husband can use it as well. I also suffer from lipedema and lymphedema, and my lymph physio is amazed at the fluid reduction. The use of lymphatic support has reduced, and I am able to better manage the fluid. I went from being unable to wear shoes to being able to fit into my shoes again. This is mostly from lymph therapy but in the last month I have gone from size 42 back to 41 my normal shoe size with Revitive. I wish I had started year ago when my chemist suggested it, but I baulked at spending the cost.
Don’t lend your old Revitive :) – I had an old original Revitive unit which would have been at least 20 years old. I loaned it to a close relative and she returned it inoperable. :( I decided to buy the new Medic Coach as a replacement and what a great experience. The order was received and despatched in good time. It arrived well packed and in good condition. I found the… Read more · 1
instructions intuitive and easy to follow and had it charged and set up and running in a short time. This new model is just so much better than my old one which I did like but this has so many new features which make it so easy to use. With it I ordered a storage carry bag a set of kneepads and a tube of cream moisturiser. I have not had to use the moisturiser as my hydrated level are good. This was not so with my old original unit as I had to apply the cream to my feet before every use. The bag is very convenient for travel and its design is very durable and well thought out. I can not speak highly enough of my new Revitive and the company, Actegy Health that supplies these in Aus.
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Revitive Medic Coach - Product OK, App and Login is a frustrating nightmare – We purchased the Revitive Medic Coach, which had to be ordered-in as our local Good Guys store did not carry this premium model in-stock. However, delivery of the product to our local store was prompt. We found instructions not especially helpful as we are a couple who both wanted to use the product, and we worried that the App might not let… Read more
this happen or might incur subscription fees etc. Seems that is okay though, but instructions do not explain that multiple users may want to access the same device.
While the product was intended primarily for my partner, I actually unboxed the unit, charged it up and set up my own account and connected via Bluetooth first. Then I did a "practice" session which does not record as being part of the 'therapy plan' etc - this aspect also not very well explained in documentation.
However, to minimise any impact on my partner then setting up his account etc - I logged right out of the App, disconnected from the Bluetooth link to Revitive device etc. I then made this my habit - and it has turned into a nightmare.
If I log out of the Revitive App (which I won't be doing after the drama tonight and last few days), every time I want to run a session I have to enter my email address (and that is never saved in my phone, another annoyance) and Submit - then Revitive are SUPPOSED to send me an email within which I have to click on a link WITHIN TEN MINUTES in order to access the App. I very rarely get the link email within the TEN MINUTE window, even if I sit on my email folder and refresh continually. Took me an hour and a half yesterday of frustrating multiple attempts to Log in, before I could run the 30min therapy session.
So, well over two hours of aggravation. I will probably give myself high blood pressure from dealing with this ridiculous log-in process.
Tonight , the situation is even worse. Seven times now I have waited for the email link, anly for more than ten minutes to expire before I get the "sorry you are too late to login" message. To think we paid $440-00 for this mental aggravation. WE could have paid a professional sadist that money, instead of Revitive!
IF I ever manage to log in the Revitive App, I will NOT be logging out of the damned thing for a very long time, even tho I originally thought it would be preferable for my phone, general security, etc to log in and log out again when not actually using the Revitive App. I have a bigpond.com email address which I access using Gmail.
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Positive reviews
I didnt know what to expect but was very impressed with the equipment, ease of use and happy with the expected outcome. I will continue to use this as I am convinced now that it is going to work as was hoped for. Show details · 1
I bought my machine because I have serious foot problems and fluid in my legs. I have been using my Revitive most days since I bought it, sometimes for half an hour, sometimes for an hour and sometimes less as my feet are too sore to handle it. Overall happy with product but haven't seen any difference in my gait as yet, but still hoping. Show details · 1
I have had the device for just on a month and it took some time to get used to. In the last week or so I have been getting what I call an electric shock to the souls of my feet making it difficult if not impossible to use. After doing some research… Read more · 2
I was advised this is a common side effect and can be managed with moisturising cream and hydration. I have found the device has definitely improved the swelling in my legs so I really want it to work but if the shock effect can’t be fixed I can’t use it and I will send it back under the 60 day money back guarantee.
Follow-up · I continued to have problems with the electric shock issue so before giving up I tried using a medicated foot balm I bought from Chemist Warehouse. I used the cream daily and stopped using the Revitive for about 5 days. Since then I haven’t had any further problems so the suggested solution did work and I use the foot balm regularly so the problem doesn’t reoccur.
Negative reviews
We get the app to work on android and Apple version. Not all older individuals have latest version of the apps. Can't just need to upgrade phone, to use the Revitive. Costly upgrade. Need to help the older person who is may user
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No remote control. To get to 99 I have to bend over and hit + 99 times. Cheaper devices have remote controls. Show details
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It was too much effort to return it. It is probably providing some benefit (but only minor). I have it set up in front of my computer and, if nothing else, it does help to tell me when I have spent 30 minutes sitting in front of the screens. I am not at all sure that it is worth the cost. Show details
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Recent reviews
My husband and I have been using this Revitive Medic Coach for a few weeks now and we have really noticed the difference. We have also let friends and family use the product and they have been amazed at the difference for their ailments and have since purchased the product. Show details · 1
The machine itself is great - both my husband and I use it. It has really improved the pain in my calves/ankles and my husband, who has diabetes, has also said the feeling in his feet has improved. However it is the actual medic program I have problems with as I had planned on using the knee pads but after one use my legs where the patches stuck… Read more · 1
caused redness. No problem as was warned this could happen so I just won't use them yet - but i couldn't find anywhere that I could cancel the knee pad usage portion in the program except having to cancel it daily.
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It has surpassed all expectations, it sure making a difference with my feet and legs. Highly recommend this unit to anybody that has leg or feet issues. 5Stars does not do justice to the Revitive unit. Show details · 1
It was a little daunting at first and early on in the treatment I was receiving some burning sensations but they have settled down and all is now going well Show details · 1
I have been using the Revitive Medic coach for a few weeks, but I haven't really noticed any changes. Aft Show details · 1
Nothing wrong with the machine It just didn’t do what I required
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Easy to use, compact and lightweight, battery last 4 to 5 days with 2 people using the device daily, provides feedback during use Show details · 1
I don’t regret buying Revitive it has help me walk better in the last 3 month I had it Show details · 1
My husband & I both have some foot numbness (not neuropathy) but have been surprised the improvement of feeling in our feet. We have also noticed a reduction in the ankle swelling which happens when the weather becomes warm & humid. Show details · 1
Sore and swollen knees from ageing, previous sports injuries, car accident, and before/during/after menopause. Have to also stop vigirous exercises due to heart condition. So I thought I would try revitive as no requirement to take anything orally. So I followed the program for 10 weeks, used the pads and daily sessions and saw a huge… Read more · 1
improvement. Reduced swollen knees after first time. Pain reduced every day and no pain. And I am still using it daily as I feel the results. Now I do daily leg exercises, eg. squats, some medium walking and revitive for min 30 minutes - and no swolling nor pain. If I overdo it then just jump on the revitive for 10 mins and it helps. Have recommended it to a few friends
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