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What does electrotherapy aim to speed up in the body?
What does electrotherapy aim to speed up in the body?
What does electrotherapy primarily aim to speed up in cases of musculoskeletal disorders?
What does electrotherapy primarily aim to speed up in cases of musculoskeletal disorders?
What are the primary effects of electrotherapy on tissues?
What are the primary effects of electrotherapy on tissues?
What does electrotherapy include the direct use of, along with its derivatives?
What does electrotherapy include the direct use of, along with its derivatives?
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What are the effects of electrotherapy on tissues?
What are the effects of electrotherapy on tissues?
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What does electrotherapy release as a product and use to aid in recovery?
What does electrotherapy release as a product and use to aid in recovery?
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Study Notes
Electrotherapy
- Aims to speed up the natural healing process in the body.
- In cases of musculoskeletal disorders, primarily aims to speed up the healing process of damaged tissues.
Effects on Tissues
- Has primary effects on tissues, including increased blood flow, reduction of inflammation, and promotion of muscle relaxation.
- Includes the direct use of electrical currents, along with its derivatives, such as electromagnetic fields and ultrasound.
Recovery Process
- Releases nitric oxide as a product, which is used to aid in the recovery process by promoting blood flow and reducing inflammation.
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Test your knowledge of electrotherapy and its various applications in preventive and curative medicine. Explore the use of electric current, electric fields, and magnetism for thermal, mechanical, and chemical effects on tissues. Learn about the direct use of electricity and its derivatives for speeding up the body's recovery process.
