Ultrasound & Electrotherapy

Ultrasound & Electrotherapy: Advanced Therapies for Pain Relief and Tissue Repair

Electrotherapy is a medical treatment modality that utilises small electrical impulses to promote tissue repair, stimulate muscles, and enhance sensory function and muscle strength. Below is an overview of the electrotherapy treatments offered at the clinic:

Ultrasound Therapy

Ultrasound therapy involves the use of high-frequency sound waves that generate mechanical vibrations to penetrate deep tissues. The treatment is applied by placing an ultrasound probe head in direct contact with the skin, using a gel to facilitate the transmission of sound waves.

Therapeutic ultrasound has been shown to improve:

Healing rates
Tissue relaxation
Tissue heating
Local blood circulation
Scar tissue breakdown

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) is a technique used to enhance muscle strength and endurance, as well as to stimulate atrophied muscles. It works by delivering electrical pulses to specific muscles, directly stimulating motor neurons and inducing muscle contractions, mimicking the signals typically sent by the brain.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

TENS therapy is highly effective for managing both acute and chronic pain, reducing local swelling, and stimulating the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals, endorphins. These compact devices can be easily attached to clothing, allowing patients to continue their daily activities, whether it's walking, sitting at a desk, or being out and about.

Interferential Therapy (IFT)

Interferential Therapy (IFT) is a form of electrotherapy that delivers deeper electrical stimulation by using two different carrier frequencies. The interference of these frequencies produces a more profound therapeutic effect. IFT is especially beneficial for treating areas of the body experiencing severe pain, providing both pain relief and deep muscle relaxation.