This involves treatment with a low-frequency alternating magnetic field. Under the influence of this field, ions in the body’s cells undergo movement, causing hyperpolarization of the cell wall. The effects are an improvement in the metabolism, particularly during energy processes and an increase in the use of oxygen by the cell. Moreover the improved blood supply to the cell during the action of the magnetic field leads to the better use of oxygen by the cell. Magnetic therapy procedures are carried out using the highest quality equipment made by the German company Zimmer.
The Lumin lamp (Sollux)
The device is equipped with a microprocessor control unit with a procedure timer and regulation of the i ntensity of radiation. Infrared IR-A radiation causes: a decrease in muscle
tension, dilatation of blood vessels, an improvement in blood supply, an increase in the pain threshold, and acceleration of the metabolism.
High-energy M6 laser
The high-energy laser manufactured by the American company ASA Laser is intended for carrying out MLS therapy. Equipped with a multi-diode applicator and two independent therapy canals it allows for effective work with the patient.
Main indications: musculoskeletal dysfunction (twists and pulled ligaments etc), joint dysfunction (osteoarthritis of the hip, spine, knee, shoulder etc) lumbago, sciatica, back pain,pain of varying aetiology, inflammatory processes ( periarthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, epicondylitis), swelling due to disturbances in the circulation of blood, lymph, and various pathological changes in surface tissues (ulcers, varicose veins etc).
High-energy Hilt HITO 3 laser
HILT therapy – High Intensity Laser Therapy – treatment with a high energy laser from the American comp any ASA Laser. The apparatus emits a wave of a patented shape, which is transformed into high power impulses up to 3 kW (350 mJ).
Aims of HILT therapy: Joints - to decrease inflammation and stimulate regeneration of joint cartilage; Muscular system : rapid analgesic effect – already after the first treatment; Circulatory and lymph systems – to increase the supply of nutrients and absorption of side products.
Main indications: deeply localized changes around ligaments (changes in ligaments, sheath, attachment, partial damage to the ligament), mu scle damage, swelling following injury,inflammation of the soft tissues e.g. bursitis and synovitis, costo-chondral changes, degenerative changes in the cartilage, arthritis, and back pain.
Ultrasound
These are mechanical vibrations with a frequency greater than 20,000 Hz. They have analgesic an d anti-inflammatory therapeutic properties. The procedure is carried out using the highest quality apparatus from the German company Zimmer.
It is used most often to: accelerate the flow of lymph in the lymphatic vessels and increase the absorption process, to c reate heat in the tissues and promote an active blood flow,decrease muscle tension, inhibit the sympathetic system, increase the elasticity of the connective tissue in scars, contractions, fibrosed muscles and joint bursae, and accelerate healing in wounds in soft tissue and bones.
Phonophoresis
This is an ultrasound procedure, where the contact substance is analgesic or anti-inflammatory ge l. One of the most important effects accompanying the impact of the wave of vibrations on the body is the pressure it creates. These fluctuations in pressure are the main component of the mechanism for healing using ultrasound. This effect is called tissue micromassage. Moreover, ultrasound causes a heat and physicochemical effect. The procedure is carried out using the highest quality apparatus from the German company Zimmer.
Direct action: analgesic, decreases muscle tension, dilates blood vessels, creates biologically active compounds, inhibits inflammation, inhibits the sympathetic system, accelerates tissue absorption, releases histamine-like substances, increases the permeability of cell walls, and stimulates the metabolism and tissue respiration.
Indications: chronic and subacute arthritis and periarthritis, pains associated with degenerative disease of the cervical spine, back and spinal pain, sciatica, osteoart hritis of the hip, knees, feet and hands, shoulder pain syndrome, tennis elbow, calcaneal spurs, and trigeminal neuralgia.
Therapy with high-frequency ESWT shock waves using the Masterpuls 200 “elite edition” device manufactured by the Swiss company Storz Medical, the inventor and leading
manufacturer of this type of equipment.
Experience in the case of therapy with shock waves is of great importance since the selection of the corr ect frequencies, the frequency of treatments and pressure, is of key
significance for the efficacy of treatment.
Frequency: 1 – 21 Hz; Pressure: 1 – 5 ba r;
The procedure lasts 5 to 10 minutes and can be applied once a week. The whole cour se of treatment requires 2 – 3 procedures.
Main indications: pseudoarthroses (pseudoarthrosis), plantar fasciitis, heel pain, calcaneal spur, calcified inflammation of the supraspinatus tendon, late ral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) and medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow) of the humerus, Achilles tendon pain, inflammation of the patellar tendon (jumper’s knee), medial tibial stress syndrome (shin pain),tendonitis in the area of the greater trochanter, shock wave therapy in the form of acupuncture, and myofascial pain.
Indications for shock wave therapy in the form of acupuncture: The indications are to a great extent the same as in the case of traditional forms of a cupuncture. Acupuncture using shock waves is particularly effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis, since the well-directed stimulation of local and distant points, with the contraction of muscles and tendon structures brings immediate pain relief.
Ionophoresis – this involves the introduction of therapeutic ions using an electric current. Depending on the drug used the action is analgesic or anti-inflammatory.
Diadynamic – a current with specific parameters. It has analgesic and anti-contractile properties. It effectively eases muscle tension, improves nerve conduction and the permeability of the blood vessels at the capillary level. It is of use in the treat ment of back pain and osteoarthritis.
Galvanisation – this uses direct current, the therapeutic effect is dependent on the manner in which the electrod es are placed. It usually takes 5-20 minutes, the time depends on the part of the body on which the procedure is being carried out. The current sent into the body increases the permeability of membranes in tissues, leading to an increase in the metabolism and improved nutrition of the tissues. Indications: osteoarthritis of the limbs and spine, nerve pains, inflammation around the nervous system, neurological diseases, disease and disturbances of the peripheral circulatory system, muscle wasting, flaccid paralysis, contusions of the joints, muscles, and ligaments.
Traubert’s current – this current has a strong analgesic action, using Wall and Malzac’s theory. It decreases muscle tension since during its flow it irritates muscles and causes vibrations and tremor, and increases blood flow particularly under the cathode. Uses: pain in the upper and lower back, and disturbances in circulation around the lower limbs.
Kotz current – this procedure involves the precise evoking of contractions in the deeper lying muscle fibres in a muscle or group of muscles by activating the thick downstream nerve fibres and blocking the thin upstream nerve fibres. It is analgesic in the region being stimulated. Uses : scoliosis, flat foot, muscle weakening, and rehabilitation following fractures.
Interference current – this is medium-frequency current modulated in low frequency amplitude. Interference current – where the frequency changes rhythmically - acts on skeletal muscle cramps, it stimulates muscle to contract (improving the peripheral circulation), exerts an analgesic effect, and enhances the nutritional processes of the tissues and their
metabolism. It is used primarily to decrease pain and swelling, congestion and to enhance surface and deep circulation.
Electrostimulation – this uses direct impulse current. Paralysed muscles are electrostimulated as a substitute for natural and healthy stimulation in order to strengthen them and improve the peripheral circulation. Diseases that can be treated with electrostimulation are: paresis, muscle atrophy and wasting, following muscle paralysis or after removing dressings, diseases of the musculo-nervous system and diseases of the circulatory system.
Combined therapy – this involves combining ultrasound waves with electrical activity. Indications: muscle pain and cramps, inflammati on of ankle capsule or bursitis, and damage to soft tissue.
Terapuls – this is an impulse electromagnetic field with a great frequency. The field does not evoke heat, but acts on the potential of cell walls, which has the effect of changing the physicochemical properties of the tissues, and anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-swelling effect. The therapeutic action of the impulse field is to provide the body with energy of a very high frequency, with a very short period of action and a long break after each impulse.
The procedure is recommended for: osteoarthritis of the limbs and back joints, inflammation of the joints and muscles, neuralgia, fros tbite, bronchitis, chronic nasal sinusitis, and inflammation of the ear and tonsils.
Interdyn – a milder form of treatment with therapeutic current, because interdyn current deals more effectively with skin resistance. It is used in the following aliments: osteoarthritis of the spine, neuralgia, facial nerve palsy, muscle atrophy, periarthritis, following injury, swellings and haematomas.
