Clinical Application of Electrotherapy

Clinical application of ElectrotherapyElectrotherapy

Dr. Mohamed Salah El Dien MohamedDr. Mohamed Salah El Dien MohamedDr. Mohamed Salah El Dien MohamedDr. Mohamed Salah El Dien Mohamed

Assistant Professor of physical therapyAssistant Professor of physical therapyAssistant Professor of physical therapyAssistant Professor of physical therapy

Faculty of Applied medical scienceFaculty of Applied medical scienceFaculty of Applied medical scienceFaculty of Applied medical science

Umm Al Qura universityUmm Al Qura universityUmm Al Qura universityUmm Al Qura university

Lecture content

• Introduction• Therapeutic tools in physical therapy• Classification according to:

•• Usage in stage of illness• Their effect on patients• Tissue involved in the treatment

• Basic techniques for Electrotherapy.

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Therapeutic tools in physical therapy

Electro-

magnetic

Light

Magnetic

Mechanical Ultra-Sound

Electrical

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Water

Light

Air

Mechanical

waves

Other

Ultra-Sound

Classification

Your Body NeedsMagnetic Energy!

�Each cell has a

positive & a negative

field in the DNA.

�Cell division is a

process responsible

�The proper functionand interaction of all

organs and systems in

the body depend on the

constant presence of

adequate magnetic process responsible

for keeping the body

healthy &

rejuvenated.

�The force which

activates the

formation and division

of cells is magnetic

energy.

constant presence of

adequate magnetic

energy.

�Magnetism is

essential for the

body’s electromagnetic

activity and plays a

major role in health

and disease.Your Body Is An

Electro-Magnetic System

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Ultrasound Waves


Electrotherapeutic modalities Usage in stage of illness

• Acute Stage– Laser– Magnetic therapy–– Ozone therapy– Pulsed SWD, MWD, US.– Electrical stimulation

(Iontophoresis, Wound management)



• Sub acute stage• SWD, MWD

• IRR

•• US

• Electrical Stimulation




• Chronic stage– ALL AVAILABLE

– Not SWD or MWDexcept in:except in:

(Uterine adhesions,Prostatitis)


Electrotherapeutic modalities effects

• NO EFFECT• Laser

• Magnetic

•• Ultrasonic

• Electrical Stimulation

• Ozone therapy



• Thermal Effect– Superficial heat

– Dry heat

–– moist heat

– Deep Heat

– Cold application



• Mechanical effect• Ultrasonic

• Shock wave

•• Intermittent Compression

• Cupping therapy

• Vibratory massage



• Photochemical effect• Laser

• Ultraviolet radiation

•• Electrical stimulation

( iontophoresis)



• Biological effect• Magnetic effect

• Laser

•• Electrical stimulation


Biological effect of magnetic fields


Electrotherapeutic modalities & tissue involved in treatment

• Skin• ( Acne, psoriasis)

» Ultraviolet• ( Wound)

» Electrical stimulation» Electrical stimulation» Ultrasonic» Magnetic»Ozone therapy

– Hypertrophic Scar ( US, Laser )





• Muscle• Stimulation & augmentation of power

» Electrical

•• Repair

» Electrical , US, Magnetic therapy

• Spasticity

» Electrical , Shock wave



• Nerve• Evaluation and Stimulation

» Electrical• Alter Conduction velocity• Alter Conduction velocity

» Laser» Electrical» Magnetic» Cold application



• Adipose tissue( fat burning equipments)

• Ultrasonic lipolysis

•• Electrolypolysis

• Laser ( lipotherme laser )



• Bone• Excessive callus

» Ultrasonic

»» Shock wave

• Healing

» Magnetic

» Electrical



• Circulation• Heat

– Superficial and deep heat

»» Magnetic

» Intermittent compression



Therapeutic tools in physical therapy

Electro-

magnetic

Light

Magnetic

Mechanical

Ultra-Sound

Electrical


Water

Light

Air

Mechanical

waves

Other

Electrical

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Products using Magnets

• Shoe insoles

• Heel inserts

• Mattress Pads

• Bandages

• Belts

• Pillows and Cushions

• Bracelets and other

jewelry• Bandages jewelry

• Headwear

Magnetic Bracelets

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Magnetic HairbrushMagnetic Hairbrush Magnetic EarringsMagnetic Earrings

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Application Techniques of Ultrasound

• Moving sound head technique

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2- Under Water Treatment:



• 3- Stationary technique:-



• 4- Water pillow (bag) application:



• Combination therapy



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Electrical Stimulation


Shock Wave



Intermittent Compression


Cupping therapy


LASER


Contact techniqueGridding technique

Laser parameters

1) Power Density (W/cm2) = Laser Output Power (W)/

Beam area (cm2)

2) Beam Area (cm2) = Diameter(cm)2 x 0.7854

3) Energy (Joules) = Laser Output Power (Watts) x Time

(Sec)3) Energy (Joules) =

(Sec)

4) Energy Density (Joule/cm2) =

Laser Output Power (Watts) x Time (Sec)/

Beam Area (cm2)

5) Treatment Time (Seconds) =

Energy Density (Joules/cm2)/ Output Power Density (W/cm2)



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