These electrical modalities are used in various forms according to the needs of the patients to decrease pain, spasm, inflammation, swelling, and helps in improving tissue healing, blood circulation & muscle strength and blocking the pain signals.
The selection depends upon the condition of the patients but be sure about the contraindications before applying to the patients as it can cause harm if applied in a wrong way.
Various electrical modalities used are
- IFT
- Russian Currents
- US
- TENS
- Pulsed Therapy
- LASER
- SWD (Short Wave Diathermy)
- Cryotherapy
- Hot Packs
- IR & UR Radiations
- Paraffin Wax Bath (PWB)
- Traction- Cervical & lumbar
- Galvanic/ Faradic Currents
- Flowtron Therapy/ Compression Therapy
- Long Wave Diathermy(LWD)
- Vacuum/ Cupping Therapy
Tens
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is an electrical stimulation used to stimulate nerves which helps in reducing pain in associated areas. TENS has different types of currents applied over the skin using electrodes with variable modes to strengthen very weak muscles. It is Safe, Effective and non-invasive technique used to treat Acute or Chronic Pain by Pain Gate Mechanism. It helps in removal of pain causing substances from the involved or Painful area. It has NO SIDE EFFECTS.
Benefits:
• Pain Reduction
• Removal of Pain causing substances
• Increase Strength of Muscles
• It is not recommended in pregnant women and patients with Pacemaker.
Ultrasonic Therapy
US is an electrical machine which produces ultrasonic waves which are transmitted into the affected area using conducting gel. This causes a micro-massage which promotes proper blood circulation, reduces pain and increases regenerative powers of tissues and helps muscle relaxation. The US is very helpful in soft tissue healing.
Benefits:
• Increase Rate of Tissue Healing
• Decrease Pain and Swelling
• Decrease Inflammation
• Increase Blood Flow
• It is not given to pregnant women, open bleeding wounds, DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) and patients with metal Implants.
Interferential Therapy (IFT)
IFT is a clinically approved treatment modality used to treat Muscle Spasms and Strains in the body. It is a non-invasive and drug free technique which helps in tissue healing and pain relief. In IFT, electrical currents are delivered to the injured part via 2 or 4 electrodes which sends two interfering currents into the painful body part.
Benefits:
• Increase Blood Circulation
• Decrease Pain and Inflammation
• Stimulate Muscles
• Removal of waste substances
• Decrease Edema
• It is not advisable in patients with Metal Implants in the body, to pregnant women, patients with Pacemakers and cancers.
SWD (Short Wave Diathermy)
SWD (Shortwave Diathermy) is a high frequency electromagnetic current used in therapeutic treatment. SWD is commonly prescribed in pains associated with joints and muscular problems. Diathermy is a modality which produces deep heat directly in the body tissues. It is given in two modes, either in continuous mode or pulsed mode, depending upon condition to condition.
Benefits:
• Relieve Pain
• Promote Blood Circulation
• Accelerate Tissue Healing
• Increase Flexibility in Stiff Joints & Muscles
• Inflammation Reduction
• It is not advisable in patients with Metal Implants in the body, to pregnant women, patients with Pacemakers and cancers.
Traction
Traction is a slow, gentle and moderate force applied to the body to increase space in between two body parts resulting in the decompression of the adjacent body parts. Commonly it is used for the spine (Either in Lumbar or Cervical) that’s why it is called Spinal Decompression. In ancient times, Traction force was applied with the hands but nowadays it’s done mechanically.
Traction force distracts the vertebrae resulting in increase of Intervertebral Disc space which enhances the proper nutrition and brings the disc in its original shape.
Benefits:
• Relieve Pain
• Help the disc in regaining its original shape
• Decompress nerve
• Stretch the muscles, ligaments and tendons
• Improve Circulation and nutrition
• It is not given to the patients with Osteoporosis and with certain types of cancers.
LASER
Laser is a Low Level Laser Therapy which is a compressed beam of light used for the Rehabilitation and joint pain control purpose. It emits a red light beam which doesn’t produce heat, sound or vibration. This red light beam penetrates through skin and goes to the tissues to treat various musculoskeletal disorders. It is very useful in Tendinopathy, trigger points and soreness.
LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
LASER is Monochromatic (single wavelength/ Colour).
Coherent (Travels in Straight Line).
Directional or Polarised (Concentration of beam at a defined location or spot).
Benefits:
• Pain relief
• Act as Anti-inflammatory agent
• Reduction of Inflammation
• Reduce scarring
• Tissue repair Acceleration
• It is not advisable in patients with cancer, epilepsy, pregnancy and direct to the eyes.
Cryotherapy/ Ice Pack
Cryotherapy is the use of Ice Packs in the acute (early) phase of injury, applied directly on the injured area to cool the tissue temperature and constriction of blood vessels. Icing is the earliest, natural, easy, and affordable self-care technique which helps in reducing pain, swelling.
It is also advisable after some surgeries, mainly after TKR (Total Knee Rehabilitation).
When icing is applied it works as Cold- Burning/Pricking- Aching- Numbness.
Benefits:
• Vasoconstriction (constriction of blood vessels)
• Reduce Muscle spasm
• Reduce pain and inflammation
• Decrease swelling and inflammation
• Promote healing and tissue repair
Hot Packs
Hot packs are an easy and natural way to use over the injured or painful area to decrease joints and muscles pains. This heat increases the temperature of the area following which the blood flow increases at a particular area. Increasing the temperature of the area causes vasodilation (Widening of blood vessels) and blood flow increases.
Increased blood flow increases the nutrients and oxygen supply of that area which removes the metabolic waste substances from the injured or painful area.
Benefits:
• Vasodilation (widening of blood vessels)
• Reduce Muscle tightness
• Reduce pain and inflammation
• Increase ROM (Range of Motion)
• It is not given to the patients with impaired sensitivity of skin, multiple sclerosis, and open wounds and to the altered mental capacity.
Long Wave Diathermy (LWD)
LWD is a modality used as therapeutic treatment which produces deep heat directly in the tissue. It’s commonly prescribed in pain associated with muscles and joints. LWD radiates much less heat than SWD.
Benefits:
• Reduces pain and inflammation
• Stimulates circulation
• Enhances rate of recovery and tissue healing
• Improve flexibility in stiff joints
• It’s not prescribed to patients with metal implants, cancer cells, open wounds and pregnancy.
Infrared & Ultra Violet Radiations (IR/UV)
In this therapy various electromagnetic waves are used for the purpose of therapeutic rehabilitation. These rays are provided by lamps which may be luminous or non-luminous. The radiation is absorbed by skin and produces heat which can be used to treat various types of pain. It increases the rate of metabolism and helps in dilation of vessels.
Benefits:
• Reduces pain and inflammation
• Vasodilation resulting in improved circulation
• Enhances rate of recovery and tissue healing
• Improve joint mobility
• It’s not prescribed to patients with skin allergies, cancer cells, altered skin sensations and pregnancy.
Paraffin Wax Bath
It is application of molten wax directly on the affected body parts. It is the combination of paraffin wax and mineral oil. The wax is poured directly on the body part and left for some time. It provides moist heat to the tissue after applying one layer on top of the other. It may be covered with towels or wax paper to trap heat. There are different methods of application of wax depending on the part to be treated. Wax can be poured directly or can be applied with the help of a brush.
Benefits:
• Given to reduce pain and muscle spasm
• Vasodilation of the vessels
• Reduces edema and inflammation
• To treat adhesions and scars.
• It’s not prescribed to patients with altered skin sensations, open wounds and infected areas.
Muscle Stimulation (MS)
Electrical muscle stimulation, also known as neuromuscular electrical stimulation is the elicitation of muscle contraction using electric impulses. The impulses are generated by a device and are delivered through electrodes applied on the skin on the muscle to be stimulated.
It is used for rehabilitation purposes to prevent muscle atrophy due to inactivity or neuromuscular imbalance.
It can be used in different conditions such as ligament or tendon injuries, nerve injuries, and in conditions such as stroke, facial nerve palsy, and paralysis.
Benefits:
• Restore muscle tone
• Relieve discomfort and pain
• Reduce muscle spasm
• Rehabilitate parts of body
• Maintain muscle action
• It is not given to altered skin response, wound area and patients with the pacemakers.
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