Pulse current of low frequency. Electrotherapy is the treatment of diseases with electric current or magnetic fields. Is it possible to cure in this way

Physiotherapy can be called an integral part integrated approach to the treatment and rehabilitation of patients suffering from various ailments (including chronic ones) who have suffered injuries. For many, these procedures are useful, effective, speedy recovery, soften pain prevent recurrence of the disease. Currently, physicians have in their arsenal good techniques, which allow us to use the electric current familiar to us as healing power. These types of therapy include: electrosleep, UHF exposure, electrophoresis, darsonvalization and others. The very name "physiotherapy" suggests that the patient will be affected by natural or other physical factors artificially created. These factors, as it were, invigorate the organs, force them to work more actively, and this contributes to the restoration of health. These factors include magnetic field, infrared and UV radiation, healing mud, climate, water, electric current.

electrotherapy

As early as the beginning of the twentieth century, electricity began to be used for medicinal purposes. The founders of these useful innovations were Luigi Galvani, Faraday, Duchenne, D'Arsonval. Electrotherapy is based on the impact of electric currents, magnetic (or electromagnetic) fields in a certain dose. The main difference between the currently used methods of electrotherapy from each other lies in the use of certain types current (constant or variable), different voltage, frequency and strength. All this is selected individually, including the duration of the course. And now MirSovetov will introduce readers to the most common procedures related to electrotherapy.

electrophoresis

It is based on good combination exposure to certain areas of the body of direct electric current and medicinal substance coming in parallel with it into the tissues and cavities. In this case, the drug exhibits greater activity, acts much longer, gradually being released from the formed depot. At the same time, the number side effects decreases, and most often they do not make themselves known at all. By prescribing, the doctor hopes for the following effects:

• analgesic, relaxing;
• anti-inflammatory;
• soothing, vasodilating;
• secretory - providing better production and entry into the bloodstream of biologically active components.

You should be aware that the areas and zones of the skin on which special electrodes will be placed for procedures should not be contaminated and damaged. Before applying special gauze pads, they are moistened in a medicinal solution made in advance for the procedure. And only then the electrodes are placed on top, if necessary, fixing them with an elastic bandage. There will be no pain and burning - only a pleasant and slight tingling sensation. The procedure usually takes 10-30 minutes. A good and lasting effect is obtained from 10-15 sessions. The main indications for electrophoresis:

• radiculitis, neuritis, plexitis;
• inflammation or injury in the joints, muscle tissue;
• , ischemic disease heart, atherosclerotic vascular lesions;
• dental problems;
• gynecological pathologies;
• peptic ulcer, colitis,.

electrosleep

The appearance of this effective method people owe physiotherapy to Duchenne, a neurologist from France, who made developments on the use in medicinal purposes low-frequency alternating current. Such a pulsed current, acting on the central nervous system (central nervous system), causes monotonous and rhythmic irritation of areas of the cerebral cortex. All processes are slowed down, the person falls asleep. This leads to a normalization nervous system, improvement of blood supply to the brain, sedative, hypnotic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic effects are manifested. Electrosleep is used in the treatment of hypertension, cardiac ischemia, neuropsychiatric diseases. It benefits patients who have had a heart attack, complex operations. Before the procedure, the patient takes off his clothes, lies down on a semi-soft couch, and makes himself comfortable. Covered with a blanket. Special mask is used to bring a specially tuned pulsed current to the patient. Some patients fall into a pleasant slumber, others fall asleep. The duration of such therapeutic sleep is from 20 to 60 minutes. The course consists of 10-15 such sessions.

Direct indications are:

• consequences of traumatic brain injury;
• trouble sleeping at night;
• enuresis, logoneuroses, night phobias in children;
• mental illness, eg schizophrenia, psychosis;
• eczema, neurodermatitis;
• ulcerative processes in the intestines or stomach;
• an integrated approach to the treatment of drug addiction, alcohol dependence.

diadynamic therapy

The method involves the use of diadynamic currents for the rehabilitation, treatment and prevention of diseases in patients. There are other names familiar to many - Bernard currents, DDT. The method allows you to stimulate the exchange in tissues, relieve pain. Other positive effects include:

• improving the supply of tissues with nutrients;
• removal of puffiness;
• weakening of the inflammatory process;
• removal of spasm;
• normalization of the work of the endocrine glands.

Most often, such procedures are attended by patients suffering from neuritis, radiculitis, neuralgia, arthritis, Bechterew's disease, adhesions in abdominal cavity, bruises, gynecological inflammations. DDT helps restore joint mobility and reduce scarring. During the session, the patient lies down. The nurse places electrodes on the affected areas. Gaskets soaked in water help to dose the current. The patient should feel a clear vibration. Depending on the disease, the session lasts from two to ten minutes, the course includes a minimum of 5 procedures, a maximum of 20.

Ultrashort Wave Therapy

The essence of this method lies in the fact that the body is affected by an ultra-high frequency field supplied to the patient using capacitor plates. More famous name– UHF-therapy, decoding: ultra-high-frequency therapy. During the procedure it is possible:

• relax the walls of the bronchi;
• reduce the secretory activity of the bronchial glands;
• enhance bile secretion, stimulate motility and secretion of the stomach.

Before the procedure, it is necessary to remove the chain, hairpins, and other metal elements. The session should last no more than ten minutes. Thin clothes, gypsum or bandage does not interfere with treatment. The electrodes should be placed with an air gap parallel to the patient's body. Done from five to ten medical procedures. More than two courses cannot be held in the same area in a year.

UHF therapy is prescribed for:

• , angina;
• carbuncles, boils;
• trophic ulcers;
• traumatized lesions of the musculoskeletal system;
• bronchial asthma, rheumatoid arthritis.

Darsonvalization

This method was developed by D'Arsonval, a physiologist from France. It is based on the impact during treatment with pulsed high-frequency electric currents on certain areas of the body. The voltage is also high, but the force is small. The technique has found application in cosmetology. Thanks to her, it improves appearance and skin condition, wrinkles, hair loss, flabbiness, swelling are prevented. Darsonvalization is recommended for:

• tuberculosis in active form;
• vein thrombosis;
• neoplasms found in any tissues and organs;
• blood diseases;
• pregnancy;
• severe pathologies of the heart, blood vessels, implanted artificial pacemaker;
• severe renal or hepatic insufficiency;
• bone fractures when there are unfixed debris;
• individual intolerance to procedures.

Each individual type of current treatment has its own contraindications. Therefore, if you have chronic diseases, then consult a physiotherapist before starting a course of treatment. We add that if during the passage of physiotherapy you are undergoing examinations such as CT scans, x-rays, vaccinations, then it is better to refrain from the session on that day, informing the physio-cabinet employee about this.

• Galvanization - direct currents of low voltage and low power. Depending on the application area (different parts of the body), the procedure time and dosage (tension) may vary. Activates blood flow in the limbs, restores damaged nerve fibers and soft tissues. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, anesthetizes, relaxes, relieves muscle spasms. Can be used to treat inflammatory processes gastrointestinal tract, hypertension, hypotension, vegetovascular pathologies, diseases of hearing and vision. It is widely used to treat diseases of the spine, spinal cord and joints.
• Electrophoresis - low-frequency electrical discharges that enhance penetration medicines through the skin to the internal organs. Double healing effect achieved by activating blood circulation and deep absorption medicines.
• Darsonvalization - the use of alternating pulsed currents of high, ultrasonic and supersonic frequencies. It is used to relieve pain syndromes and relieve spasm of smooth muscles, increases the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels ( varicose veins veins, trophic ulcers, long non-healing wounds), recommended for insomnia, treatment of migraine, skin rashes, frostbite, neurosis, hypertension. It is widely used in cosmetology as a local procedure for tightening and rejuvenating the skin, removing puffiness and congestion.
• Electrosleep - impact electrical impulses on the various zones brain. It has a sedative, sedative, trophic, anticonvulsant effect. Can be used for insomnia, neurasthenia, mental seizures, ischemic attacks, asthma attacks.
• Diadynamic therapy - pulsed exposure to direct currents of a constant frequency (50 Hz and 100 Hz) with alternating periods. Causes a sensation of tingling, light burning, heat or vibration. It is used to treat injuries and bruises of the limbs and spine, arthritis, treatment of osteoporosis, thrombophlebitis and other diseases.
• Diathermy - the use of high frequency currents, low voltage of great strength. There is a feeling of intense heat skin, then deep heating of internal tissues. Improves blood circulation, enhances metabolic processes, raises the body's immune resistance. Indicated for chronic inflammatory processes, pain syndromes(tonsillitis, rhinitis, etc.).
• Amplipulse therapy is the use of modulated sinusoidal currents for the treatment of asthma and bronchitis, inflammation of the gastrointestinal system, pelvic organs, ligaments and joints.
• Inductothermy is the use of a high-frequency magnetic field with induced eddy currents. More uniform distribution of currents contributes to uniform heating internal organs, better tolerance by the patient and has a more stable therapeutic effect.

Devices for electrotherapy

Modern medical equipment and specialized firms offer huge selection devices of various dimensions, characteristics and parameters for use both in medical institutions as well as at home. For electrophoresis and galvanization in physical classrooms and at home, the following device can be used: Potok 1, ESMA 12.19 Lotus or ESMA 12.21U Galant. Aesculap 2, BTL 4000, BTL 4000 Plus allows you to generate pulses of various frequencies with a wide range. Much more expensive and functional device with wide choice programs, including electrosleep - "Radius - 01FT".

A wide range of physiotherapy, magnetic and electrotherapy for the treatment of diseases of the nervous system, diseases of the spine, curvature of posture, joints, internal and ENT organs is offered at Dr. Bobyr's clinic in Moscow or Zelenograd.

Contraindications for electrotherapy

In spite of positive influence and the effectiveness of electroprocedures for healing the human body, their use must be supervised by experienced doctors and used with great care. Electro- and magnetotherapy is categorically contraindicated for pregnant women and patients:

• with tumor formations various etiologies;
• who have had a stroke or heart attack, suffering from heart defects;
• from high temperature or fever;
• having purulent inflammation of internal organs and tissues;
• with acute bleeding and poor blood clotting;
• with tuberculosis or other viral and infectious diseases;
• with epilepsy or prone to convulsive conditions;
• from chronic diseases liver and kidneys;
• suffering from Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis;
• with individual intolerance to electric current or medicines used for electroprocedures.

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