Stimulation current therapy - effective electrotherapy for pain treatment and muscle stimulation
Stimulation current therapy is a proven component of modern electrotherapy. It uses targeted electrical impulses to promote healing processes, relieve pain and activate muscles. Special electrodes - such as plate, vacuum or adhesive electrodes - are used to transfer the stimulation currents directly to the tissue to be treated.
Depending on the form of current and individually selected parameters (pulse form, pulse duration, pause time, frequency, intensity), stimulation current therapy can achieve the following therapeutic effects, among others:
Classification of stimulation currents in electrotherapy
Medium-frequency current forms (2 - 9.5 kHz)
These forms of current generate their effect through modulated alternating currents that address particularly deep tissue layers - with minimal skin irritation. This ensures a high level of tolerance and acceptance among patients.
Examples of medium-frequency forms of stimulation current:
Note: While IF requires a cross technique with four electrodes, AMF, MT and KOTS can already be used with two electrodes due to pre-modulated signals.
Low-frequency forms of current (< 1000 Hz)
Low-frequency stimulation currents primarily affect structures close to the surface and are ideal for targeted muscle stimulation, pain relief and promoting blood circulation.
Typical low-frequency current forms:
Galvanic current - direct current with a deep effect
Galvanic current (G) is a constant direct current that is used to stimulate blood circulation, relieve pain and for iontophoresis. Medicinal substances can be effectively introduced into the tissue.
Electrical stimulation therapy for laryngeal paralysis in speech therapy practice
vocaSTIM-Master provides speech therapists with a specialised system for treating laryngeal paralysis. The standardised procedure combines neuromuscular stimulation with active voice exercises, thereby supporting the targeted activation of damaged laryngeal muscles and structured therapy progress monitoring.
