Electrotherapy, as electrical therapy or electrophysical therapy,as the name describe is a type of physical therapy that utilizes electrical energy to promote healing, reduce pain and inflammation, and improve physical function. It is commonly used to treat a variety of conditions, including: Pain relief (acute and chronic), Muscle spasms and cramping, Inflammation and swelling, Wound healing, Muscle weakness and atrophy, Range of motion and flexibility limitations, Neuropathy and nerve damage.
The Kind of electrotherapy you will receive will depend on your condition .our physiotherapist can suggest treatments after an initial assessment.
PC physiotherapy’s goal to help out patients reach optimal health.
We will continuously strive to achieve this.

Types of electrotherapy include:

1. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
2. Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)
3. Interferential Current (IFC)
4. Galvanic Stimulation (GS)
5. Microcurrent Therapy
6. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
7. Russian Stimulation

Electrotherapy can be administered in various ways, including:

1. Surface electrodes (pads or electrodes placed on the skin)
2. Implantable devices (e.g., pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators)
3. Electrode arrays (e.g., TENS units, EMS devices)

It's important to note that electrotherapy should only be administered by a licensed healthcare professional, such as a physical therapist or medical doctor, to ensure safe and effective treatment.