Handbook of Electrotherapy

Current concepts in electrotherapy.

Electrotherapy has an established role in the management of a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological problems. Used in conjunction with other therapeutic interventions, it can make a positive contribution to patient care. The means by which a range of different exogenous energy forms can influence the physiological state of the tissue is well documented. Different therapeutic modalities...

The Changing Nature of Electrotherapy

A simple, but effective clinical decision making model (represented in the diagram right) can be utilised. All electrotherapy modalities (with the exception of biofeedback) involve the introduction of some physical energy into the system. This energy brings about one or more physiological changes, which are used for therapeutic benefit. Clinically, it is probably more useful to work the model i...

Clayton's Electrotherapy and Actinotherapy

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Electrotherapy in tissue repair.

R esearch into treatment techniques for tissue repair has undergone tremendous discussion and growth in recent years. There are many treatment facets to consider when addressing the healing process. Treatment options may range in scale from global concerns to effects produced at a cellular level. Global tissue repair issues include health care coverage, reimbursement, and the interaction of hea...

Critical Review of the Use of Electrotherapy