Electrical Therapy

Question 1

What are some electro physical agents?

Answer 1

• Ultrasound (US)
• Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
• Shockwave Therapy
• Interferential
• Functional Electrical Stimulation
• Laser or Infra Red Irradiation
• Shortwave therapy

Question 2

What is shockwave therapy?

Answer 2

Bit like thunder after lightening or a sonic boom.
- Initially used for kidney stones.