Electro Therapy

Interferential Therapy (IFT) is a type of electrotherapy that uses medium-frequency electrical currents to stimulate nerves and tissues for therapeutic purposes - mainly to relieve pain, reduce swelling and promote healing. Two medium-frequency electrical currents (usually between 4000–5000 Hz) are passed through the tissues using electrodes. These currents interfere with each other at the point of intersection. The interference produces a low-frequency “beat” current (usually 0–250 Hz), which penetrates deeper tissues with less discomfort than low-frequency stimulation. This low-frequency current stimulates nerve fibers, improving blood circulation, reducing pain and aiding tissue repair. 

Ultrasound therapy is a physiotherapy treatment that uses high-frequency sound waves to treat soft tissue injuries and promote tissue healing. The sound waves penetrate beneath the skin to reach muscles, tendons, and ligaments, where they create gentle vibrations within the tissues. These vibrations help increase blood circulation, reduce swelling and stimulate cellular repair. The therapy can be applied in continuous or pulsed mode, depending on the condition being treated. Ultrasound therapy is commonly used for conditions such as muscle strain, ligament sprain, tendonitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder, back and neck pain and post-surgical stiffness. It can also help in softening scar tissue and restoring normal movement after injury or surgery. 

Paraffin wax bath therapy is a therapeutic heat treatment used to relieve pain, stiffness, and muscle tightness in joints and soft tissues. In this method, lint cloth or gauze is dipped into melted paraffin wax maintained at a comfortable temperature. The excess wax is gently squeezed out and the warm cloth is then applied over the affected area. The heat from the wax penetrates deep into the tissues, improving blood circulation, relaxing muscles and increasing the elasticity of connective tissues. This therapy is often used before stretching, mobilization or exercise therapy to prepare the muscles and joints for better movement. 

Spinal traction is a treatment method that gently decompress the spine to reduce pressure on the spinal discs, nerves and joints. This controlled decompression helps create space between the vertebrae, allowing compressed or irritated nerves to relax and improving overall spinal alignment. The technique is particularly helpful in conditions such as slipped disc, sciatica, degenerative disc disease, nerve compression and chronic neck or back pain. The procedure can be applied to the cervical (neck) or lumbar (lower back) region. As the spine elongates, pressure on the discs decreases, which helps relieve pain, reduce muscle tension and promote proper posture. 

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) uses gentle electrical impulses to activate and contract muscles that may have weakened or become inactive due to injury, surgery, or lack of movement. The electrical current is delivered through small electrode pads placed on the skin over the targeted muscle. These impulses mimic the natural signals from the brain, causing the muscle to contract and relax repeatedly. This process helps strengthen weak muscles, improve blood circulation, and reduce stiffness or spasms. It is especially useful for patients who are unable to perform full voluntary movements, such as after fractures, nerve injuries or prolonged bed rest. By maintaining muscle activity, stimulation helps prevent muscle wasting (atrophy) and supports faster recovery of strength and function. 

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) works by delivering low-frequency electrical impulses through electrode pads placed on the skin to relieve pain. The gentle stimulation helps block pain signals traveling through the nerves and triggers the release of the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals (endorphins).The electrical impulses can be adjusted in intensity, frequency, and duration to suit the patient’s comfort and the type of pain being treated.  TENS is helpful in conditions such as back and neck pain, joint pain, arthritis, muscle strain, nerve-related pain, and post-surgical discomfort. It can also reduce muscle spasms and improve mobility in stiff or painful areas.