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Galvanotherapy
Galvanotherapy (sometimes also called hydro-galvanic bath or two- or four-chamber bath) is whole body or partial influence of a galvanic (direct) current upon the client under the surface of the water. This current through the tissue triggers active hyperaemia, improves metabolism of tissues, shrinks oedemas and exudates, pain relief. The application of the galvanic current is carrued in a water envinroment, where limbs are submerged, each in a separate tub, connected to cathode and anode.Galvanotherapy (sometimes also called hydro-galvanic bath or two- or four-chamber bath) is whole body or partial influence of a galvanic (direct) current upon the client under the surface of the water. This current through the tissue triggers active hyperaemia, improves metabolism of tissues, shrinks oedemas and exudates, pain relief. The application of the galvanic current is carrued in a water envinroment, where limbs are submerged, each in a separate tub, connected to cathode and anode. The procedure is prescribed by a doctor, the usual time of application of 20-30 minutes. Indications: all painful states of the movement system (of an injury, inflammation or functional origin), diabetic polyneuropathy, blood circulatory disorders of the limbs, disorders of innervation - paresis, acute post injury states. Contra-indications: cardio-stimulator, obesitas magna, presence of metal materials in the current route, sensitivity disorders Read more Hide
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