JAS: Products: FAQs

How can I order a JAS device?
Will using a JAS device be painful?
How do JAS devices work?
Do I have to sleep in the JAS device?
Can I wear the device longer than recommended for faster results?
I have questions about using my JAS device. Where can I get help?
How are JAS devices paid for?
Does JAS substitute for hands-on therapy?

How can I order a JAS device? ^
JAS devices are available by prescription only through your doctor or therapist. All JAS devices are provided on a rental basis, except for the JAS Finger device, which is a purchase item. If you are interested in JAS therapy, ask your doctor or therapist if it’s right for you. If your doctor or therapist needs more information about JAS products, please ask him or her to visit this web site or call JAS at 800-879-0117.

Will using a JAS device be painful? ^
No! JAS devices are degree-by-degree adjustable, and you control the intensity of stretch during each session. For JAS therapy to be effective, it is imperative that you maintain a low-intensity, pain-free degree of stretch throughout your entire treatment session.

How do JAS devices work? ^
JAS devices are used to restore joint ROM by gently stretching soft tissues surrounding joints that have stiffened because of injury, surgery, or prolonged immobilization.

JAS devices provide Static Progressive Stretch (SPS) therapy, which utilizes the force-loading condition known as stress-relaxation. This is the same technique that therapists use when performing manual stretch therapy in the clinic. SPS devices apply incremental, low-intensity loads to the tissues at end range. Tissues respond to these prolonged loads by stretching and remodeling to a new permanent length. Static Progressive Stretch splinting is a proven therapy, and is well supported by 11 years of successful clinical rsults and numerous published studies.

Do I have to sleep in the JAS device? ^
No. JAS devices require just 30-minute sessions per day. Many people confuse JAS Static Progressive Stretch therapy with dynamic splint therapy, which requires 6 to 12 hours of continuous wear time in a 24-hour period. Patients are commonly advised to perform dynamic splint therapy sessions during sleep rather than during waking hours, so as not to interfere with activities of daily living.

Can I wear the device longer than recommended for faster results? ^
It is not recommended. You should achieve excellent ROM gains with a 90 minutes per day wearing schedule. Clinical experience with JAS devices has shown that longer treatment sessions can produce symptoms of inflammation and pain, with no better ROM gains.

I have questions about using my JAS device. Where can I get help? ^
Look in the Instructions of this site for initial fitting instructions, and fitting and use videos. If you still have questions after reviewing these materials, talk to your doctor or therapist, or contact your local JAS representative at 800-879-0117.

How are JAS devices paid for? ^
They are provided on a rental basis, and rental fees are covered by most insurance companies. The JAS devices fall under the Durable Medical Equipment benefit category of most insurance plans. The JAS customer service department handles all billing procedures, including obtaining insurance authorization, and notifies customers of coverage status prior to shipping.

Does JAS substitute for hands-on therapy? ^
No! JAS devices are intended to be one part of your home exercise program, to assist you in making faster and steady gains in joint ROM. Your doctor or therapist will instruct you on your complete home exercise program. Because JAS allows you to get effective ROM therapy at home, your therapist has more time to address other rehab goals, such as strengthening and functional re-education, during your therapy sessions. Using JAS should help you progress through therapy and return to full function in a shorter time period.

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How can I order a JAS device? Will using a JAS device be painful? How do JAS devices work? Do I have to sleep in the JAS device? Can I wear the device longer than recommended for faster results? I have questions about using my JAS device. Where can I get help? How are JAS devices paid for? Does JAS substitute for hands-on therapy? How can I order a JAS device? ^ JAS devices are available by prescription only through your doctor or therapist. All JAS devices are provided on a rental basis, except for the JAS Finger device, which is a purchase item. If you are interested in JAS therapy, ask your doctor or therapist if it’s right for you. If your doctor or therapist needs more information about JAS products, please ask him or her to visit this web site or call JAS at 800-879-0117. Will using a JAS device be painful? ^ No! JAS devices are degree-by-degree adjustable, and you control the intensity of stretch during each session. For JAS therapy to be effective, it is imperative that you maintain a low-intensity, pain-free degree of stretch throughout your entire treatment session. How do JAS devices work? ^ JAS devices are used to restore joint ROM by gently stretching soft tissues surrounding joints that have stiffened because of injury, surgery, or prolonged immobilization. JAS devices provide Static Progressive Stretch (SPS) therapy, which utilizes the force-loading condition known as stress-relaxation. This is the same technique that therapists use when performing manual stretch therapy in the clinic. SPS devices apply incremental, low-intensity loads to the tissues at end range. Tissues respond to these prolonged loads by stretching and remodeling to a new permanent length. Static Progressive Stretch splinting is a proven therapy, and is well supported by 11 years of successful clinical rsults and numerous published studies. Do I have to sleep in the JAS device? ^ No. JAS devices require just 30-minute sessions per day. Many people confuse JAS Static Progressive Stretch therapy with dynamic splint therapy, which requires 6 to 12 hours of continuous wear time in a 24-hour period. Patients are commonly advised to perform dynamic splint therapy sessions during sleep rather than during waking hours, so as not to interfere with activities of daily living. Can I wear the device longer than recommended for faster results? ^ It is not recommended. You should achieve excellent ROM gains with a 90 minutes per day wearing schedule. Clinical experience with JAS devices has shown that longer treatment sessions can produce symptoms of inflammation and pain, with no better ROM gains. I have questions about using my JAS device. Where can I get help? ^ Look in the Instructions of this site for initial fitting instructions, and fitting and use videos. If you still have questions after reviewing these materials, talk to your doctor or therapist, or contact your local JAS representative at 800-879-0117. How are JAS devices paid for? ^ They are provided on a rental basis, and rental fees are covered by most insurance companies. The JAS devices fall under the Durable Medical Equipment benefit category of most insurance plans. The JAS customer service department handles all billing procedures, including obtaining insurance authorization, and notifies customers of coverage status prior to shipping. Does JAS substitute for hands-on therapy? ^ No! JAS devices are intended to be one part of your home exercise program, to assist you in making faster and steady gains in joint ROM. Your doctor or therapist will instruct you on your complete home exercise program. Because JAS allows you to get effective ROM therapy at home, your therapist has more time to address other rehab goals, such as strengthening and functional re-education, during your therapy sessions. Using JAS should help you progress through therapy and return to full function in a shorter time period.