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The article presents the action of microcurrents and the methodology for performing the treatment of pressure ulcers. What are pressure ulcers? The pressure ulcer, in its international definition, is a tissue lesion, with necrotic evolution, which affects the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous layers, until...

PhysioMG - new generation of magnetotherapy Introduction Magnetotherapy is used in various fields of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Magnetotherapy uses biophysical and biological processes that take place in the human body. The terms "magnetotherapy" and "low-frequency magnetic field therapy" are used interchangeably. A new term will now...

The article presents a list of pathological entities in which the high power laser shows particularly positive results. High power laser therapy (HILT - High Intensity Laser Therapy) is a treatment method whose indications cover practically every part of the body. It is used in...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ486ZwOaZI Shockwave therapy in physiotherapy Shockwave therapy, thanks to its proven biological action, is increasingly used in the treatment of diseases in many areas of medicine. In recent years, there is an increasing interest in the use of shockwave therapy. This type of treatment is...

  The article describes contraindications and side effects of using radial shockwave therpay. Due to the characteristics of the shockwave, the contraindications are divided into absolute and relative. Shockwave theraphy – absolute contraindications gestation coagulation disorders cancer cartilage growth in children demyelinating polyneuropathy infectious inflammation of the...

The article describes the Radial Shockwave Therapy treatments (RSWT) with the use of Impactis M unit. Shockwave therapy – treatments Radial shockwave therapy treatments use diffused wave. This eliminates the need of an ultrasound examination, which would have to locate the exact cause of the pain,...

Shockwave therapy has become a part of physical therapy treatments. On the market there are many devices which descriptions contain name abbreviations of English origin. The article is an attempt to organize this issue. Focused Shockwave therapy - FSWT   FSWT - Focused Shock Wave Therapy -...

The shockwave therapy is a modern, high-energy treatment method. A particular application is found in the treatment of calcification. However, be aware of the fact that this method is not a cure for every disorder, and the indications are relatively narrow. The shockwave therapy unit...

There are several types of shockwave therapy devices available on the market. The most common are the units where the projectile is driven by compressed air. In comparison to compressed air devices also there are available units in which the projectile is accelerated by...

Radial and focused shock wave therapy, there are two different types of interactions, taking into account the physical characteristics of each of these methods. Below there is a comparison of several values that characterize these two therapeutic methods. Comparison of focused and radial shockwave therapy...