Electrotherapy is an umbrella term covering various treatment techniques in which electricity is used for treatment purposes. Electrotherapy is proven to decrease inflammation and facilitate the healing process when applied directly to the affected area. Our physiotherapists at Liverpool Physio use electrotherapy as one of many treatment options in order to provide a comprehensive and personalised rehabilitation plan.
Electrotherapy is used in conjunction with other treatments to achieve the best results. Electrotherapy can be delivered in many ways depending on the patient and what your physiotherapist sees appropriate based on their assessment.
Electrotherapy works by using electricity to deliver pain relief. Examples of different forms of Electrotherapy can be administered in different forms such as:
Electrotherapy is suitable for anyone suffering from a soft tissue or connective tissue injury in the acute stage that has caused swelling and pain. Electrotherapy can speed up the healing process and in turn can decrease pain and help restore range of movement.
The benefits of electrotherapy are wide ranging. They include:
Our specialist physiotherapists continually develop their skills ensuring they can deliver the most suitable treatment for your needs. Other benefits include:
To book an appointment with one of our specially trained physiotherapists or for more information then you can either contact us via email at office@liverpoolphysio.co.uk or you can call us on 0151 558 0077.
Electrotherapy is a treatment technique used to decrease pain and swelling. Our specially trained physiotherapists will administer what form of electrotherapy is best suited for your needs as there are many forms.
To arrange an electrotherapy appointment or for further information then you can contact us via email at office@liverpoolphysio.co.uk or by phone on 0151 558 0077.
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The Use of Electrotherapy in Physiotherapy
Electrotherapy is used in conjunction with other treatments to achieve the best results. Electrotherapy can be delivered in many ways depending on the patient and what your physiotherapist sees appropriate based on their assessment.
Above: Ultrasound electrotherapy used to promote tissue healing, applied by a physiotherapistElectrotherapy works by using electricity to deliver pain relief. Examples of different forms of Electrotherapy can be administered in different forms such as:
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Ultrasound
- Pulsed Shortwave Therapy
- Laser Therapy
- Interferential Therapy
Who is Electrotherapy Suited To?
Electrotherapy is suitable for anyone suffering from a soft tissue or connective tissue injury in the acute stage that has caused swelling and pain. Electrotherapy can speed up the healing process and in turn can decrease pain and help restore range of movement.
Benefits of Electrotherapy
The benefits of electrotherapy are wide ranging. They include:
- Reduction in pain
- Increase range of movement
- Increase speed and strength of muscle contractions
- Increase rate of absorption
Why Liverpool Physio
Our specialist physiotherapists continually develop their skills ensuring they can deliver the most suitable treatment for your needs. Other benefits include:
- Get an appointment quickly
- Patient centred physiotherapy
- Highly experienced specialist physiotherapists
- Ongoing training to keep skills up to date
- Proven success
- Electrotherapy equipment checked regularly
How to arrange an appointment
To book an appointment with one of our specially trained physiotherapists or for more information then you can either contact us via email at office@liverpoolphysio.co.uk or you can call us on 0151 558 0077.
Summary
Electrotherapy is a treatment technique used to decrease pain and swelling. Our specially trained physiotherapists will administer what form of electrotherapy is best suited for your needs as there are many forms.
To arrange an electrotherapy appointment or for further information then you can contact us via email at office@liverpoolphysio.co.uk or by phone on 0151 558 0077.
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