Many of us still have reservations when it comes to electrotherapy. It may take some getting used to when you put your body under current. But there is no need to be afraid, because with the current of electrotherapy, nothing at all can happen. Therefore, the current is completely harmless to humans. The current used for therapy is galvanic, low-medium or high-frequency stimulation current.
This current ensures that pain is relieved during electrotherapy. The blood circulation is also optimally stimulated. In addition, the metabolism is stimulated and leads to a clearly improved sense of well-being. During electrotherapy, nerves and also muscle fibers are stimulated in their activity. As far as the areas of application of electrotherapy are concerned, this is wide-ranging. Thus, this therapy is used for problems and pain in the musculoskeletal system, but also for paralysis or muscle tension.
General information about electrotherapy
Electrotherapy is very popular with physiotherapists because it is excellent in combination with other therapies. The great thing is also that it is fully covered by health insurance. Many therapists are enthusiastic about electrotherapy because really great results can be achieved.
The application of electrotherapy
The area of application is relatively large and the effort but quite small. Doctors also prescribe this therapy quite often because the success is very promising. Electrotherapy has proven to be very effective in the case of herniated discs, especially in the area of the cervical spine. Electrotherapy is one of the best remedies for these problems. But of course electrotherapy can also be used for other diseases of the spine or muscle apeatus. Electrotherapy can also be very effective in relieving painful tensions very quickly. Above all, it can bring very fast relief.
The application
The application is very simple and for a trained physiotherapist it can be done without much effort. Electrodes are placed on and around the affected area. However, these electrodes are treated with a gel beforehand so that the current can be conducted better. In addition, the electrodes then adhere better. The patient can be treated either sitting or lying down. But it is very important during the treatment to move as little as possible. The patient does not notice much of the treatment, only a slight tickling sensation is felt, nothing more. In addition, one gets the impression that the affected area is massaged lightly and very pleasantly. If the whole thing becomes a little unpleasant, then simply the intensity of the electric shocks must be withdrawn, just individually adjusted. A session lasts about 20 minutes and should be performed about 30 times until it is certain that the symptoms have disappeared permanently. Even if there is not always an immediate improvement, it really is the case that very good long-term results can be achieved. Therefore, the treating physician should also be asked about electrotherapy. In many medical practices the method of electrotherapy is also offered in the meantime.
Advantages of electrotherapy
- Simple application, with really very fast success.
- The effort is quite low.
- Health insurance companies cover the full cost of the therapy.
- The range of application is relatively large.
Conclusion
Electrotherapy is a therapeutic measure that consists of electric current. This current is direct and alternating current, which is used on the affected areas of the body. The therapy is intended to bring about healing in the body. It stimulates nerves, stimulates blood circulation and also produces pain relief. The therapy also causes swollen parts of the body to subside.
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Published on: 20 March 2015