Iontophoresis

Mechanism of Action:

The essence of the procedure is that a drug is delivered into the body using low-frequency electric current. The drug penetrates the different layers of the skin in the form of ions and reaches the area to be treated. Some of the active ingredient may enter the bloodstream or appear in the synovial fluid. The procedure is used due to its local effects.

Commonly used substances among painkillers and anti-inflammatory agents include lidocaine and non-steroidal ointments.

A tingling sensation and temporary skin redness may occur on the treated area. As a result of the treatment, blood circulation improves in the treated area, the absorption of harmful tissue fluids caused by inflammation accelerates, muscle tension decreases, and pain is relieved. Since it causes local blood congestion, which results in skin redness, scratching should be avoided, and it is advisable to apply a small amount of body lotion after the treatment!

Procedure:

The patient comfortably lies on the treatment bed, and the electrodes are placed according to the physiotherapist's instructions. The treatment area is covered with a healing cream. During the treatment, the current intensity is adjusted based on the patient's feedback.

Treatment Duration:

10-15 minutes.

Indications:

• Relief of pain caused by joint cartilage degeneration,
• reduction of muscle tone in conditions associated with increased muscle tension.

Contraindications:

Fever, acute infections, during menstruation in the lumbar spine area, thrombosis, damaged or inflamed skin, pregnancy, heart failure, cancerous conditions, implanted metal or prosthesis in the treatment area, patients with pacemakers cannot receive high-frequency treatment, severe high blood pressure, severe arrhythmia. In case of pacemakers or prostheses, it is forbidden to conduct current through the affected area.