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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
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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
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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
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Electrotherapeutic modalities Usage in stage of illness
• Acute Stage– Laser– Magnetic therapy–– Ozone therapy– Pulsed SWD, MWD, US.– Electrical stimulation
(Iontophoresis, Wound management)
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Electrotherapeutic modalities Usage in stage of illness
• Sub acute stage• SWD, MWD
• IRR
•• US
• Electrical Stimulation
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Electrotherapeutic modalities Usage in stage of illness
• Chronic stage– ALL AVAILABLE
– Not SWD or MWDexcept in:except in:
(Uterine adhesions,Prostatitis)
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Electrotherapeutic modalities effects
• NO EFFECT• Laser
• Magnetic
•• Ultrasonic
• Electrical Stimulation
• Ozone therapy
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Electrotherapeutic modalities effects
• Thermal Effect– Superficial heat
– Dry heat
–– moist heat
– Deep Heat
– Cold application
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Electrotherapeutic modalities effects
• Mechanical effect• Ultrasonic
• Shock wave
•• Intermittent Compression
• Cupping therapy
• Vibratory massage
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Electrotherapeutic modalities effects
• Photochemical effect• Laser
• Ultraviolet radiation
•• Electrical stimulation
( iontophoresis)
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Electrotherapeutic modalities effects
• Biological effect• Magnetic effect
• Laser
•• Electrical stimulation
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Biological effect of magnetic fields
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Electrotherapeutic modalities & tissue involved in treatment
• Skin• ( Acne, psoriasis)
» Ultraviolet• ( Wound)
» Electrical stimulation» Electrical stimulation» Ultrasonic» Magnetic»Ozone therapy
– Hypertrophic Scar ( US, Laser )
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Electrotherapeutic modalities & tissue involved in treatment
• Muscle• Stimulation & augmentation of power
» Electrical
•• Repair
» Electrical , US, Magnetic therapy
• Spasticity
» Electrical , Shock wave
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Electrotherapeutic modalities & tissue involved in treatment
• Nerve• Evaluation and Stimulation
» Electrical• Alter Conduction velocity• Alter Conduction velocity
» Laser» Electrical» Magnetic» Cold application
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Electrotherapeutic modalities & tissue involved in treatment
• Adipose tissue( fat burning equipments)
• Ultrasonic lipolysis
•• Electrolypolysis
• Laser ( lipotherme laser )
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Electrotherapeutic modalities & tissue involved in treatment
• Bone• Excessive callus
» Ultrasonic
»» Shock wave
• Healing
» Magnetic
» Electrical
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Electrotherapeutic modalities & tissue involved in treatment
• Circulation• Heat
– Superficial and deep heat
»» Magnetic
» Intermittent compression
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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
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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Application Techniques of Ultrasound
2- Under Water Treatment:
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Application Techniques of Ultrasound
• 3- Stationary technique:-
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Application Techniques of Ultrasound
• 4- Water pillow (bag) application:
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Application Techniques of Ultrasound
• Combination therapy
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Electrical Stimulation
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Shock Wave
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Intermittent Compression
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Cupping therapy
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LASER
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Contact techniqueGridding technique
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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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