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What is the use of IFT machine in physiotherapy?
IFT machine delivers continuous stimulation deep into the affected tissue. The stimulation blocks the pain and reduces swelling and inflammation which causes pain. It provides deep penetration by using a 4000Hz carrier wave to overcome skin resistance.
What is IFT procedure?
Interferential current therapy works by sending small amounts of electrical stimulation to damaged tissues in the body. The therapy is meant to boost the body’s natural process of responding to pain, by increasing circulation thus produces hormones that promote healing.
What is the difference between IFT and tens?
Whereas TENS Units delivers periodic electric pulses to stimulate surface nerves and block the pain signal, IFT Physiotherapy Equipment transmits a continuous stimulation deep into the affected tissue thereby blocking the pain signals and reducing swelling and inflammation which causes pain.
What is IFT frequency?
Interferential therapy (IFT) is a popular electrotherapeutic modality for pain management. 1,2. It is characterized by the interference of 2 medium-frequency currents (ie, 1–10 kHz), which combine to produce a new medium-frequency current whose amplitude is modulated at low frequency (ie, <1 kHz).
What are the frequency range of IFT?
The most effective motor nerve stimulation range with IFT appears to lie between approximately 10 and 20, maybe 10 and 25Hz.
What is modalities in physical therapy?
A modality is a type of electrical, thermal or mechanical energy that causes physiological changes. It is used to relieve pain, improve circulation, decrease swelling, reduce muscle spasm, and deliver medication in conjunction with other procedures.
What are three types of physical modalities?
Physical modalities, such as thermotherapy (heat or cold therapy), electric therapy, and low-power laser therapy, are commonly used in rehabilitation practice to relieve pain and increase the flexibility of joints and soft tissues in patients with rheumatic disorders.
What are the 5 categories of modalities?
These agents are thermal [heat and cold], electrical, sound, light and mechanical, each briefly explained below.
Is massage a modality in physical therapy?
Therapeutic Massage, Myofascial and Connective Tissue Release Techniques. This is quite a broad area and common physical therapy techniques that involve the therapist applying pressure to the affected area to help decrease pain, reduce muscle tension and improve circulation.