ELECTROTHERAPY

Electrotherapy is a therapeutic technique that uses electrical energy to treat various medical conditions. It involves the application of electrical currents to the body to relieve pain, promote healing, and improve muscle function. Electrotherapy can be used in multiple forms but Kerry Hand Therapy clinic uses T.E.C.A.R and Ultrasound.

T.E.C.A.R. THERAPY

T.E.C.A.R means Transfer of Capacitive And Resistive Energy. TECAR therapy utilises high frequency alternating current to affect tissues at cellular level. Non-invasive, painless and pleasant, TECAR current increases intra and extracellular exchanges, accelerating the metabolism and leading to more rapid healing. From your first session of Tecartherapy you will experience real benefits in your rehabilitation - pain relief, improved range of movement, increased circulation and 2x faster healing and rehabilitation.

In our clinic we use  Winback TECAR therapy machine; Winback is a French company creating non-invasive technologies to relieve pain, restore mobility and activate the body’s natural healing process. Their technologies have solid research behind them and many of their innovations  have been patented.

Which conditions affecting upper limb benefit from TECAR therapy?

 

THERAPEUTIC  ULTRASOUND

Ultrasound therapy is a type of physical therapy that uses high-frequency sound waves to treat various conditions and injuries. The sound waves produce deep heat within the tissues, which can help to reduce pain and swelling, promote healing, and increase mobility. Ultrasound waves have a high energy level, and are best absorbed within the tissue of high collagen content: tendons, ligaments, fascia, joint capsule and scar tissue. Mechanical vibration in the tissue create heat, which increases blood flow, vasodilation, extensibility of collagen, tissue metabolism and pain relief.