SenSci Research Mission

Advancing Terahertz Hydrodynamic Therapy (THT)

SenSci aims to obtain accreditation for Terahertz Hydrodynamic Therapy and seeks early research partners, professional practitioners and users to develop formal protocols and conduct proof-of-concept trials.

Based on research between 2016 and 2020, around 60% of people in England will undergo surgery in their lifetime [1], and surgical scars are a known contributor to long-term pain and restricted movement. Despite growing recognition of the importance of interstitial fluid flow (IFF) in tissue repair and musculoskeletal health, current therapies that directly enhance IFF remain extremely limited. This leaves a significant gap in treatment options for scar reversal and functional recovery [2].

SenSci was founded with the mission to freely share practical knowledge that can make a meaningful difference to people living with pain and stiffness. At its core is the development of a novel approach built on the unique properties of terahertz (THz) resonance [3] - Terahertz Hydrodynamic Therapy (THT). THT is designed to gently mobilise interstitial fluid flow (IFF) and support the body’s natural processes of tissue self-repair [4], towards full mobility. The use of terahertz stone offers a simple, hand-held modality for self-care that is affordable, non-invasive, and non-electric [5]. THT is a therapeutic breakthrough in musculoskeletal (MSK) recovery and scar tissue self-repair rooted in hydrodynamics: the science of water in motion [6].

THT promotes an attitude of mind termed Flowsense - a non-spiritual, body-focused awareness rooted in physiological sensation. Flowsense engages the body’s innate feedback system to optimise the effects of enhanced IFF stimulated by terahertz stone. Movement practices such as Qi Gong and Yoga offer accessible frameworks for people of varying abilities, providing structured ways to explore and monitor flexibility, comfort, and tissue responsiveness.

Terahertz Hydrodynamic Therapy is a multi-disciplinary research proposition that draws on insights from alternative therapies, integrated with emerging diagnostic research on terahertz-active bioceramics [7, 8]. It also aligns with recent studies linking interstitial fluid flow (IFF) to tissue signalling and self-repair [4].

  1. Watson, S.-L., Fowler, A. J., Dias, P., Biccard, B., Wan, Y. I., Pearse, R. M., & Abbott, T. E. F. (2024). The lifetime risk of surgery in England: A nationwide observational cohort study. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 133(4), 768–775

  2. Sharma, A., Bajpai, M., & Kumar, P. (2023). Regulation of collagen I and collagen III in tissue injury and scarring: A review. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 11, 9912297. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2023.9912297

  3. Sun, L., Zhao, L., & Peng, R.-Y. (2021). Research progress in the effects of terahertz waves on biomacromolecules. Military Medical Research, 8, 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40779-021-00321-8

  4. Wei, F., et al. (2022). Changes in interstitial fluid flow, mass transport and the mechanobiology of tissues. Bone Research, 10, 14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41413-022-00234-9

  5. Nikitkina, A. I., et al. (2021). Terahertz radiation and the skin: A review. Frontiers in Public Health, 9, 7881098. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.7881098

  6. Wang, Q., et al. (2019). On the characterization of interstitial fluid flow in skeletal muscle endomysium. Journal of Biomechanics, 83, 117–124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.11.020

  7. Peralta, X. G., et al. (2019). Terahertz spectroscopy of human skin tissue models with different pigmentations. IEEE Access, 7, 24425‑24432

  8. Ke, L., et al. (2021). Ex vivo sensing and imaging of corneal scar tissues using terahertz spectroscopy. Scientific Reports, 11, 23344.

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