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What is Electrostimulation in Physiotherapy?
Electrostimulation in physical therapy is a method that uses electrical currents to stimulate muscles and body tissues for therapeutic purposes. These currents mimic the body’s natural electrical signals, facilitating muscle contraction, reducing pain and promoting healing.
Where is electrostimulation applied?
Electrostimulation can be applied in a variety of therapeutic areas, including:
- Muscle Rehabilitation: It is used to strengthen muscles weakened due to injuries, surgeries, or medical conditions
- Pain Relief: Electrical stimulation can help block pain signals transmitted to the brain, providing relief to patients with chronic or acute pain.
- Sports Recovery: Athletes use electrotherapy to accelerate muscle recovery after intense workouts or sports injuries.
- Prevention of Muscle Atrophy: In immobilized patients or those with limited mobility, electrotherapy can prevent muscle mass loss and weakness.
What is ITO?
ITO, or Impulse Train Ordered, is an advanced electrostimulation technology that optimizes treatment efficacy by controlling the sequence and intensity of electrical impulses. This technology is used to modulate muscle activity more precisely and efficiently, allowing for more effective and comfortable rehabilitation for the patient.
How does ITO work?
ITO works by generating trains of ordered electrical impulses, which are delivered to the muscles through electrodes. These impulses are designed to mimic natural muscle contraction patterns, allowing for more physiological and effective stimulation.
By modulating the frequency, duration and intensity of the impulses, the ITO can be adapted to the specific needs of each patient and each rehabilitation phase. This allows for greater personalization of treatment and optimization of therapeutic results.
At Agupunt, we are proud to offer cutting-edge technology in the field of electrostimulation. We have Electrostimulators ITO ES-130 which have 3 output channels, allowing for greater versatility and precision in the treatment. You can also find other devices.In conclusion, electrostimulators, especially those incorporating ITO technology, are powerful tools in the arsenal of modern physical therapy. With their ability to strengthen muscles, relieve pain and speed recovery, these devices offer significant benefits for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.