Electrotherapeutic Modalities
Various modalities including ultrasound, and electrical neurostimulation will be utilized in the treatment of pain, muscular weakness and swelling.
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression
- Utilized for control of joint swelling and vascular insufficiencies and oedema.
- Compression bag available for the lower and upper extremity.
- Intermittent delivery of a controlled pressure via air chambers.
- Available for home rental.
Cryocuff System
- A cooling and compression system used for acute swelling an effusions.
- Effective for the control of swelling post surgery or acute injury.
- Pump system propels cold water into a bladder applied circumferentially around a joint or limb.
- Available for clinic or home application.
- Multiple joint applications.
- Can be applied for 10 - 20 minutes every hour.
NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation)
- For facilitating muscle contraction for the treatment of muscular and neural deficits as well as pain.
- Can also be used for bio-feedback in conjunction with exercises.
IFC (Interferential Current)
- Utilized for the treatment of pain and inflammation.
- Deeper penetration than TENS.
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimlulation)
- Utilized for the treatment of pain based upon the gate control theory of pain.
- Electrodes are applied directly to the skin at the painful site, relevant acupuncture points or peripheral nerves.
- Adjustable wave lengths and current frequencies.
- Available for home rentals.
Paraffin Wax Bath
- Deep heating and superficial heating of hands and feet occasionally.
- Excellent for stiffness after fractures, sprains and arthritic conditions.
Ultrasound
- Used for anti-inflammatory effect, soft tissue healing and vasodilation.
- Deep heating of soft tissues and scar tissue for improved elasticity.
- Non-diagnostic sound frequency.