Diadynamic currents

Diadynamic is one of the most common devises of electro-therapy, which uses a low current for its analgesic and spasmolytic effect.
Diadynamic currents are mixed currents, which use effects of the concurrent application of galvanic and faraday, or other impulse-like currents.
This results in combined effects of both types of currents, especially induction of hyperaemia and analgesia. The galvanic current component is combined with impulse component.
Sinusoid-like impulse currents have inhibitory or facilitation effect, which depends on the frequency, intensity and other parameters. The current with predominantly inhibitory effect has the frequency 100 Hz, current with frequency 50 Hz acts rather dynamogenically, i.e. causing excitation, facilitation and supporting muscle tone, it eliminates oedema around the nerve envelope, reducing pain and supporting muscle tone.
The procedure has to be prescribed by a doctor, which should specify the application location and necessary characteristics of applied type of current.
Counter-indications: cardio-stimulator, tumours, sensitivity disorders, metal implants within current lines, pregnancy, eczema and bleeding condition