Other Types of Electrotherapy
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Following are brief descriptions of the other three types of electrotherapy that are also currently being administered.
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Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation (TENS). An electrotherapy
specifically used to stimulate sensory nerves. The process involves
stimulation of endorphin production that contributes to normalize
sympathetic function resulting to impede pain signals. TENS is now
commonly used for relieving chronic and acute pain, RSD, arthritis,
shoulder syndromes, and other more excruciating conditions.
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Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS). An electrotherapy that applies
low volt stimulation on targeted motor nerves to result for a desired
muscle contraction. Apparently, relaxation or contraction of muscles is
discovered to have an effective impact on treating various kinds of
vascular and musculoskeletal conditions. EMS is commonly used in
various strengthening programs offered, in avoiding or preventing
disuse atrophy, replacing damaged joints, reducing muscle spams, and
more.
• Microcurrent (MC). An electrotherapy that rather uses
low frequency however, works at a more micro- or cellular level. MS
application is capable to restoring damaged tissues. Its commons uses
include reduced swelling or inflammation, swift healing process,
enhances regeneration of soft tissue, among many others.
There
is no doubt on IFS’s capabilities and effectiveness as among the widely
used modern medical treatments. An IFS surpasses or emerges essentially
remarkable over the other electrotherapy types.
Although IFS
may offer more than the others, all these electrotherapy types can be
carried out distinctively efficient, easily and safely by a respective
physiotherapist. It is also important to realize that positive or
successful results achieved through any of the four therapy procedures
could mainly depend on the extent or intensity of tissue illness,
injury, or disorder, likewise on the patient’s overall physiological
health condition.
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