Laser Therapy Electrical Modalities

Laser Therapy Electrical Modalities

Therapeutic modalities are commonly used by registered physiotherapists to help their patients achieve therapy goals. These modalities have been part of the physiotherapy for decades that create physiological effects. The choice of modality will depend on condition of the patient’s needs and treatment goals.

Electrical Stimulation

Electrical stimulating currents like transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and interferential current utilize electrical energy cause depolarization of muscle or nervous tissue.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound Therapy utilizes sound energy and is classified as a deep heating modality capable of producing heat in tissues of considerable depth through the fat tissue. The ultrasounds used in physiotherapy clinics by registered physiotherapists use ultrasonic sound wave promote therapeutic changes to the injured areas.

Therapeutic Use of Ultrasound Therapy:

• Increase blood flow to an area in order to accelerate healing process
• Stimulate the production of collagen during tissue healing
• Stimulates phagocytic activity of inflammatory cells such as macrophages
• promotes release of chemical mediators from inflammatory cells

Common Injuries Treated with Ultrasound:

• Bursitis
• Tendonitis
• Muscle Strain and tears
• Osteoarthritis
• Ligament and tendon injuries

Light Amplification for the Stimulated Emission of Radiation (LASER) utilizes electromagnetic radiant energy useful in the treatment of acute pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, strains and sprains and other chronic joint disorders.

The experienced physiotherapists at Rapharehab are skilled and available to perform laser therapy services to assist your recovery. Laser is the most effective treatment modality when combined with other treatment procedures such as ultrasound, electrotherapy and exercise.