WHAT IS ELECTROSTIMULATION?
Electrostimulation is a physiotherapy technique that uses an electrostimulator to stimulate muscle contractions through low-frequency electrical micro-impulses.
WHAT IS IT FOR?
In physiotherapy and rehabilitation it is used for the treatment of: Hypotrophy, or reduction in the volume of muscle tissue that causes weakness or partial loss of motor function; this condition is often caused by immobilization or prolonged inactivity or pathological conditions that lead to muscle damage; Hypotonia, or reduction in muscle tone; it is a clinical manifestation resulting from certain pathologies affecting the nervous and muscular systems.
HOW IT WORKS
Electrostimulation is performed using an electrostimulator and electrodes placed on the patient's body, near the area or muscle group to be treated. The electrostimulator sends electrical impulses to the electrodes, which cause stimulation.
THE EFFECTS
The effects of electrostimulation depend on the pulse parameters set: type, duration, frequency, intensity, latency.
Generally, this technique allows you to:
• improve muscle tone and trophism following trauma;
• firm and/or combat any blemishes
In the therapeutic field, it is used for post-operative conditions, where weight loss, tone, and trophism are observed, especially in the first few weeks after surgery. In sports, it is used to complement muscle-building techniques, designed to support athletes' preparation.
WHEN IS IT CONTRAINDICATED?
Although it is a painless and safe practice, electrostimulation is not indicated for those patients:
• With pacemaker;
• Affected by epilepsy or particular neoplasms;
• With capillary fragility.
