Electrotherapy

How it works

Electrotherapy covers a range of modalities (ultrasound, magnetotherapy, TENS, interferential, faradic, Russian, and galvanic currents) that stimulate circulation and reduce inflammation directly at the site of the problem, with no medication or invasive procedures.

Ultrasound and magnetotherapy work well for deeper inflammation and chronic pain, while TENS and diadynamic currents relieve acute, sharp pain faster. The therapist selects the combination based on your condition.

Electrotherapy is rarely used on its own — it's usually part of a broader plan alongside manual therapy, dry needling, or individual exercise, where it prepares the tissue or calms the acute phase before more active work.

• Ultrasound — Thermal and mechanical effect on deeper tissue layers — a good choice for deeper inflammation and chronic pain.
• Magnetotherapy — Anti-inflammatory effect and support for healing at the cellular level.
• TENS — Mild electrical pulses for fast relief of acute, sharp pain.
• Interferential current — A mid-frequency current that works more deeply on pain and circulation.
• Faradic current — A low-frequency current that stimulates muscle contraction.
• Russian current (KOTZ) — A current for strengthening and stimulating large muscle groups, often used in sports rehabilitation.
• Galvanic current — A continuous direct current that stimulates local circulation.

Treatment steps

• 1Assessing the type and location of pain or inflammation
• 2Choosing the modality (or combination) for your condition
• 3A short treatment with a mild warming or tingling sensation