Ultrasound Therapy — Used for tissue healing and relaxation. It also improves local blood flow and increases healing rates. It is used with a conductivity gel. Deep tissue ultrasound machines help activate connective tissue. They are often used in sports medicine centers.
Laser Therapy — Low-intensity laser light relieves pain and promotes healing. It targets damaged muscles, tendons, or ligaments.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) — Uses a mild electrical current to relieve pain and relax muscles. TENS units are small, battery-operated devices connected to electrodes. They can also stimulate the production of endorphins.
Iontophoresis — A pain-free and non-invasive method of drug delivery through the skin. It comes in the form of electrode patches that stretch and adhere to most areas. Often used to treat rotator cuff tendinitis, tennis elbow, and plantar fasciitis.
Interferential Therapy — Uses medium frequency currents without creating discomfort to the patients. It is the most common electrotherapy for chronic pain after surgery, trauma, or injury.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) — EMS units stimulate muscle contraction to strengthen them and reduce swelling. They are also used to relieve pain and help heal wounds faster. Also known as Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMS).