Electrotherapy

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Electrotherapy

Electrotherapy covers a range of technologies and techniques.

Ultrasound (general)

High frequency sound waves cause vibration and warmth within the healing tissue which helps to speed recovery. Recent research has proven the effectiveness of ultrasound in stimulating fracture repair when used in low- dose pulsed mode.

Interferential therapy

Interferential therapy uses medically-effective low frequency electrical impulses to stimulate the nervous system. This produces therapeutic twitching contractions in muscle tissue, stimulates blood flow, reduces swelling and can relieve pain and spasm. The nerves carrying pain messages are soothed, while the human body's own pain relieving chemicals - endorphins, are released into the central nervous system.

Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS)

Electrical current applied to muscle improves its activation, especially when injury or surgery has caused inhibition due to pain, in turn improving strength, blood flow and helping to reduce swelling.

Electro-Myographic Biofeedback (EMG)

Electrical sensors detect muscle activity providing feedback to improve muscle control and contraction.

Shortwave Diathermy

Shortwaves penetrate deep into tissues to heat and improve blood flow. It can also assist to relax tension and spasm in muscles, reduce swelling and congestion and soothe pain.

Real-time diagnostic ultrasound

This state-of -the-art technology allows patients to see muscle function in real time. This not only allows practitioners to assess and measure patients function of 'core' muscles (lumbo-pelvic/hip stabilisers) but serves as a teaching and rehabilitation tool. The visual aid enhances the ability of patients to accurately turn on affected muscles, including the sequence of co- ordinated movements that need to be relearned for optimal outcomes.

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