Electro therapy is the use of electric stimuli to treat ailments. It has been in use for over 100 years in pain treatment. Scientific studies have proven that therapy can be used to treat both acute and chronic pain.
Electro or electric therapy may work in any of the ways. It can either block pain transmission along the nerves or it can encourage release of endorphins which are painkilling hormones produced by our body.
Electrotherapeutic devices come in different types such as:
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
Self-adhesive pads are placed on skin at or around the affected area. The device generates small electric pulses which stimulate nerves. The duration of each pulse is only a few millionths of a second.
High frequencies stop pain signals from reaching the brain while low frequencies stimulate the body to release natural painkillers. Pain relief lasts for hours
EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation)
Electrodes are placed on the area where motor points of a muscle group lie. A Motor Point is the spot where a motor nerve enters the muscle. The electric current generated from the EMS device, stimulates the muscle to expand and contract. This strengthens muscle fiber and increases blood circulation to the muscles.
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