Physiotherapy procedures are widely used as an adjunct in the treatment of diseases of various systems and organs. They are used in the postoperative period and during the rehabilitation phase after a patient has undergone an illness or injury. Thanks to physiotherapy, the effectiveness of treatment increases, and the recovery process proceeds more quickly.
THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS
• Lymphatic drainage
• Sedative (calming)
• Normalization of blood circulation
• Anti-inflammatory
• Nerve-muscle stimulation
• Pain relief
THERAPEUTIC METHODS
• Electrotherapy
• Ultrasound
• Electrostimulation
• Traction (mechanical)
• Magnetotherapy
• Therapeutic massage
• Manual therapy
• Detoxification
• Biopuncture
• Bioresonance
• Rehabilitation
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY
Contraindications for physiotherapy can be absolute or relative. Absolute contraindications include:
• Increased body temperature
• Hemorrhagic syndrome
• Myelodysplastic syndrome
• Epilepsy
• Hemolytic syndrome
• Decompensation of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems
• Decompensation of renal and liver failure
• Exhaustion
Relative contraindications include:
• Blood cancer diseases
• States of narcotic intoxication
• Emergency conditions requiring urgent medical intervention
• Some diseases in the acute phase
• Late-stage pregnancy
• Presence of metal implants in the area of intended treatment
• Inflammatory processes and some dermatological diseases in the treatment area
USED METHODS OF IMPACT
During physiotherapy, the following factors can be used to provide therapeutic effects:
• Constant and alternating currents
• Magnetic field
• Electromagnetic radiation
• Electric field
• Heat
• Cold
• Increased or decreased pressure
• Mechanical vibrations of various origins, including massages, ultrasound effects, etc.
• Ultraviolet and infrared radiation
When used correctly, there are no side effects from these methods. However, allergic reactions may occur to medications used in conjunction with physiotherapeutic techniques.
TYPES OF PROCEDURES
• Light therapy — light waves of a specific spectrum, including infrared and ultraviolet. Light waves penetrate tissues and cause localized heating and activation of biochemical processes.
• Ultrasound effect. Has an effect similar to vibration massage, causing anti-inflammatory and resorptive effects. One of the directions is shockwave therapy. Ultrasound is used to enhance the action of medications and deliver them to underlying tissues.
• Magnetotherapy. Provides angioprotective, anti-inflammatory effects and enhances tissue regeneration.
• High and low-temperature exposure — provides anti-inflammatory effects, ensures local enhancement of blood circulation, and reduces inflammation.
• Electrotherapy. Electrical field exposure is used in a wide range of physiotherapeutic methods, including electrophoresis, Darsonval, electro-sleep, Bernard currents, and is applied to a variety of pathologies.
Physiotherapeutic treatment is carried out in a series of procedures. They last from 15-20 minutes to 2-2.5 hours.