Synergy Physiotherapy Clinic in Bangalore

When you hear the term “electrotherapy” it may at worst bring to mind images of people with a mental health condition undergoing traumatic electroshock treatments to the brain, or Frankenstein’s monster being brought to life. However, far from these Hollywood-induced nightmares, electrotherapy is a gentle and harmless treatment method used by physiotherapists to help repair soft body tissues and alleviate pain. The essence of electrotherapy is directing small currents of electricity through a patient’s skin, and doing so either encourages muscles to heal or blocks the electrical neural signals that tell the brain to experience pain. There are various forms of electrotherapy that can be used very effectively to treat acute or chronic pain or to stimulate nerves and muscles into healthier function. These include: • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) • Therapeutic Ultrasound • Interferential • Electroacupuncture • Shockwave Therapy • Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) In

  We are all aware that a lack of blood supply to the brain can result in strokes. When blood flow is disrupted and the spinal cord does not receive sufficient oxygen and nutrients for any reason, a spinal stroke occurs in a manner similar to that of a blood clot. Due to a lack of oxygen and nutrients, spinal cells become damaged and die. Stroke affects more than 12.2 million people; Spinal stroke affects 1% of people. Despite the fact that stroke kills 3.3 million people annually. Source: World Stroke Organization (world-stroke.org) emphasizes the importance of comprehending the disease's essential components as well as its treatment and rehabilitation options. Spinal Stroke This medical condition is caused by a disruption in the blood supply to the spinal cord. How well the spinal cord works depends on how well the blood flows. Information that travels from the brain to various body parts passes through the spine. Tissues may suffer harm or damage if blood flow is disrupted, and