FARADIC CURRENT faradic type current is a short duration interrupted direct current. They have a pulse duration of 0.1 to 1 ms and a frequency of 50 to 100 Hz. The point here to note is faradic current is direct current but with a short duration interruption of 0.1 to 1 microsecond. the term faradism…
What is Ultra-Violet Radiation therapy? ultraviolet radiation elecutromagnetic energy which is invisible to the human eyes, with wavelength between 10nm and 400nm. ultra-violet lies between visible light and x-ray in the electromagnetic spectrum and for descriptive purpose the therapeutic part of the uv spectrum may be divided into (1)UVA(long UV)400-315 nm (penetrates to dermis,responsible for…
DEFINATION OF LASER : Laser therapies are medical treatments that use focused light. Unlike most light sources, light from a laser (which stands for light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) is tuned to specific wavelengths. This allows it to be focused into powerful beams. Laser light is so intense. According to Posten et al, properties of low…
Introduction of Ultrasound : Ultrasound Waves : Ultrasound waveform with compression and rarefaction These three factors are related, but are not constant for all types of tissue. Average figures are most commonly used to represent the passage of US in the tissues. Typical US frequencies from therapeutic equipment are 1 and 3 MHz though some…
DEFINATION: Short Wave Diathermy : Short Wave Diathermy is Also called SWD – is a Electric Machine that are useful in treatment that uses electromagnetic energy to produce deep heating in joints and soft tissues. This form of heat can be applied to deeper structures than other forms of heat treatment. It uses a high-frequency…
IFT vs TENS – Both are Pain reliever treatments that utilize electric currents for long-term intractable pain and post-operative and post-traumatic periods of acute pain/Chronic Pain. The two procedures were proven harmless and effective alternatives to pharmacologic treatments to reduce pain. Equally, they have a minimal side effect to patients and are mostly non-addictive. They…
In addition to therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and other common treatment methods, rehabilitation specialists use a variety of modalities to reduce pain, facilitate healing and restore function. Following are nine types of physical therapy modalities rehab experts are using today, as well as a few of their applications and expected outcomes. Physical Therapy Modalities :…
INTRODUCTION OF TENS TENS is a method of electrical stimulation that primarily aims to provide a degree of symptomatic pain relief by exciting sensory nerves and thereby stimulating either the pain gate mechanism and/or the opioid system. The different methods of applying TENS relate to these different physiological mechanisms. The effectiveness of TENS varies with…
Introduction of Interferential Current Therapy (IFT): PRINCIPLES OF IFT : The exact frequency of the resultant beat frequency can be controlled by the input frequencies. If for example, one current was at 4000Hz and its companion current at 3900Hz, the resultant beat frequency would be at 100Hz, carried on a medium frequency 3950Hz amplitude modulated…
