Uses of Electrotherapies:

• Phototherapy – healing skin wounds, wound infection

• Ultrasound – healing of dense connective tissues, removal of deep scarring

• PMFT – bone, anti-inflammatory, healing

• NMES – muscle stimulation

Benefits of Electrotherapy:

• Reduces pain

• Reduces muscle and soft tissue atrophy

• Improves joint range of movement

• Increases lymphatic drainage which reduces oedema

• Calming

• Reduce disuse effects on muscle, tendons, ligaments and bone

• Improve proprioception

• Promotes normal gait patterns

• Improves muscle strength and endurance

• Improves quality of life

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