Electrical Stimulation
Electrical stimulation utilizes electrical current driven into the skin in order to reduce inflammation in a specified region of the body. It can be combined with other a modalities such as moist heat or cryotherapy to enhance the effect. It can also be used to restore a patient’s ability to contract a muscle following trauma or surgery that results in marked inhibition of a muscle or muscular group. When used for anti-inflammatory effect it can be applied via surface electrodes through the patient’s skin or deeper into the tissue via a dry needle.
- These are the most common treatment types:
- Electrical stimulation for inflammatory control
- Electrical stimulation neuromuscular re-education
- Iontophoresis electrical stimulation (medication delivery)
From children to seniors, pain doesn’t discriminate. Whether it’s acute, chronic, or the result of an injury, physical therapy helps your body heal, move better, and regain balance—supporting your overall health every step of the way.
