Electrotherapy – treatment with electric currents
Electrotherapy is one of the basic methods of physical therapy. It uses the effects of various types of electrical currents on the body to relieve pain, promote healing, and improve muscle and nerve function.
How it works:
– galvanization (constant direct current),
– diadynamic currents,
– interference currents,
– TENS devices for pain relief,
– electrostimulation of flaccid muscles.
Effects of electric currents:
Electrotherapy improves blood circulation , relieves muscle tension , stimulates nerves and muscles , and reduces pain . Thanks to the precise adjustment of the intensity and type of current, the therapy is safe and tailored to the patient's needs.
When is it used:
– chronic back, joint and muscle pain,
– post-traumatic and postoperative conditions,
– circulatory disorders of the extremities,
– muscle weakness after prolonged inactivity,
– neurological diseases with impaired nerve and muscle function.
Benefits for humans:
Electrotherapy provides pain relief, accelerates healing, improves range of motion, and strengthens muscle activity. It is an important part of rehabilitation programs and effectively supports a return to normal activities.