Electrotherapy is one of the most popular physical therapy methods. The treatment process relies on the use of electrical energy, which has powerful therapeutic effects. Electrotherapy is employed for patients with acute or chronic pain to reduce muscle tension and soft tissue swelling. During the procedure, electrodes are placed on the patient, through which therapeutic currents—whether continuous, modulated, or pulsatile—of various frequencies pass.
Electrotherapy is recommended for individuals dealing with:
- Discopathy
- Joint degeneration
- Chronic or severe back pain
- Rheumatism
- Migraine and headaches
- Fractures or swelling
- Inflammation of soft tissues
Electrotherapy alleviates pain and inflammation, enhances tissue circulation, stimulates nerves, and relaxes and improves muscle mobility. Therapeutic currents help relieve neurological and musculoskeletal symptoms.
Common electrotherapy treatments include:
- Galvanization
- Iontophoresis
- Electrostimulation
- TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
- Kotz currents
- Bernard currents
- Nemec currents
- Träbert currents
