Electrotherapy
Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation (T.E.N.S) is a highly effective treatment for pain whereby electrodes are placed on or near the area of pain sending pulses through the skin and along the nerve fibers. These pulses suppress pain by stimulating the release of the bodies natural pain killing chemicals known as endorphins and encephalins. In addition, electrotherapy, promotes wound healing and muscle rehabilitation. These effects are achieved by:
- Reducing localized inflammation
- Increasing blood flow
- Stimulating muscles
Electrotherapy is often used as an adjunct to professional treatment and should not be a substitution for physical therapy. Electrotherapy is used for, but not limited to, the following conditions:
- Achilles Tendinopathy
- Acute and chronic ankle pain
- Ankle joint arthritis
- Acute and chronic low back pain associated with spinal nerve and disc pain
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- Acute and chronic neck pain associated with soft tissue injury to the muscles, or ligaments
- Acute, chronic and post surgical knee pain associated with muscle, tendon, ligament or joint arthritis problems
- Acute and chronic shoulder pain associated with muscle, tendon, ligament or shoulder joint arthritis
- Bicipital tendonitis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Dental pain including TMJ pain (jaw joint)
- Facial paralysis
- Fibromyalgia
- Hip pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Post-operative pain
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
- Sciatica
- Shin splints
- Tennis elbow
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Wrist pain
Ultrasound
Ultrasound works by emitting waves through the instruments treatment head into the skin causing vibration of the surrounding tissues, especially those that contain collagen. This stimulated vibration leads to the production of heat within the tissue. The generated heat may cause an increase in flexibility of surrounding ligaments, tendons, and fibrous joint capsules. In addition, to increased range of motion, ultrasound may help reduce pain and muscle spasm, thereby, promoting the healing process.
