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Physical methods such as electrotherapy, ultrasound therapy, laser therapy, magnetotherapy belong to the canon of physiotherapy treatments to treat human’s ailments. Nowadays they become more and more popular in veterinary medicine

Case Study: Anal Fissure Treatment – Biomagnetism and Magnetic Therapy (PhysioMG 815 from Astar) By: Dr Graciela Kaminsky – Specialist in Biomagnetism / Magnetic therapy Treatment with PhysioMG The biomagnetic tracking indicates focal points of PH instability in descending colon, rectum, anus and perineum. The first two treatments are performed with complete “Wounds – ...

Microcurrents known also as the microamper stimulation, have got very small intensity measured in uA with the ranges between 1 – 999uA. Their effect can be explained by the Arndt – Schulz law.

Pictures are very good way of communication. There are some photographs illustrating features of laser light in this article. Photographs were taken using modified camera. High power laser Polaris HP was a source of laser radiation.

The article presents the methodology of treatment with the use of shockwave therapy in the most common sports indications. Find out how to perform shockwave therapy treatment in sports medicine .

Magnetotherapy is a well-known physical method, however, knowledge about the influence of magnetic fields on the organism is not common. It is known, however, that magnetotherapy influences the synthesis of collagen and accelerates bone union.

Chronic Diabetic Foot is nowadays common disease. Laser therapy could be used in wound and ulcers therapy. Abstract describes results of lasertherapy in diabetic foot treatment.

Case Study: Migraine Treatment – Biomagnetism and Magnetic Therapy (PhysioMG 815 from Astar) By: Dr Graciela Kaminsky – Specialist in Biomagnetism / Magnetic therapy A plan of 4 treatment session with PhysioMG is established, with a interval of one week between them. The first two treatments are performed with complete “Migraine” program, and the third and forth with ma...

The article presents differences between the effects of low level and high power laser therapy. Thanks to the wide spectrum of possible therapeutic results, the high power and biostimulating laser therapy can be used to treat disorders in plenty of the medical areas

The following article describes the symptoms and treatment methods given to a BKS player in the case of Sartorius muscle strain. Description of the injury: During the volleyball training, the player felt strong pain in the right thigh. Diagnostic test: Functional tests as well as ultrasound examination confirmed the injury – Sartorius muscle strain – right thigh.

The radial shockwave or RSWT, that is Radial Shock Wave Therapy, is a therapy that has a remarkable success in many clinics and physiotherapy studies. It has its supporters and opponents but its effectiveness in some disorders is indisputable.

Acute neck pain with radiculopathy is one of the most common conditions in that region. The causes of the compression of the nerves are stenosis secondary to spondyloarthritis or discopathy which can develop inflammation or even nerve damage causing pain.

Ionophoresis allows for the transcutaneous introduction of chemicals into a patient’s body. During the treatment procedure, skin continuity is not affected. The only condition that needs to be fulfilled to introduce the substance into a patient’s body is the possibility of ion dissociation.

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.

The article presents results of high power laser therapy unit Polaris HP S18W usage in case study of one of the professional volleyball players. One of the players of PGE Skra Bełchatów underwent the high power laser therapy. He had chronic enthesopathy of the patellar ligament. His earlier conservative treatment did not bring about any distinct improvement; despite phy...

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.

Laser therapy has its origins in the 1960s. Laser radiation does not occur in nature. Laser light is an electromegnetic wave with some unique characteristics.

Diadynamic currents are also called Bernard’s currents based on a sine wave with a frequency of 50Hz. Due to the ease of generation of this current shape, they have been known almost from the beginning of electrotherapy, and their influence on the human body has been thoroughly studied.

The article presents second case of the effects of high power laser therapy unit Polaris HP on bone union in fracture of the metacarpal bone in a horse. High power laser therapy: The mare underwent a series of ten irradiations with the Polaris HP high power laser at one-day intervals.

From 5 to 10% of long bone fractures leads to delayed union. Non-unions can be radiographically classified into hypertrophic or atrophic. Application of the magnetotherapy in the treatment of non-union The classical studies on the effectiveness of the application of alternating magnetic field for delayed bone union include observations of Bassett, Pilli and Pawluk, who ...

The article presents therapeutic effects of high power laser therapy unit in case of fracture of the metacarpal bone in a horse. High power laser therapy: The mare underwent a series of ten irradiations with the Polaris HP high power laser at one-day intervals.

Summary of study results concerning the impact of magnetotherapy in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) also known as Bechterew’s disease. Bechterew’s disease — aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the magnetic field application in the treatment of AS (alias ankylosing spondylitis or Bechterew’s disease). Ankylosing Spondylitis therapy — place and used eq...

The essence of ionophoresis is the introduction of chemical compounds with therapeutic effects into the tissue by the use of a direct current. Parameters and wave form In the case of ionophoresis treatment, as with the galvanization, direct current is applied. Its only parameter is the amplitude. It can be also filled with the medium frequency current (possible interru...

From its mesmerizing beams to the profound impact on human well-being, join us in this in-depth exploration where science meets the extraordinary. Brace yourself for a detailed voyage through the realms of innovation and health, as we unravel the brilliance of High Power Laser Therapy and unveil the precision behind its transformative touch. Get ready to witness the next...

The magnetic field is a kind of invisible and imperceptible impact. The magnetic field occurs naturally in nature, eg in the form of the Earth’s magnetic field. The evidence for its existence is a well-known compass, or more precisely the fact of placing a magnetized and longitudinal object in a particular privileged position, mounted in a way that eliminates friction. C...

Embark on a journey into the realm of healing innovation as we explore the transformative role of ultrasounds in physiotherapy. Beyond mere diagnostic tools, ultrasounds have emerged as powerful agents of recovery, reshaping the landscape of rehabilitation.

Have you ever wondered why wavelength is such a critical factor in laser therapy? If you're curious about this fascinating topic, check out our latest article, which explores this question in detail. Don't hesitate – head over to our page and discover the answer for yourself!

Revolutionizing Intimacy: Unleashing the power of Shockwave Therapy in the battle against erectile dysfunction. We have received numerous questions concerning the use of shockwave therapy in treatment of erectile disorder, so as a manufacturer of physiotherapy devices we offer you this brief compilation. Check out our article about that!

Electrotherapy devices – What to pay attention to while searching for an adequate electrotherapy device? When choosing an adequate device adjusted to our needs, it is important to pay attention to a few different factors, want to find out which factors? - check out our latest article.

From injury to full recovery: Join the BBTS volleyball player in his left rectus femoris muscle tendon tear recovery treatment. Don’t miss our article, so you can find out more about the circumstances, diagnose and treatment chosen!

Pain, stiffness of the elbow, wrist weakness, tenderness of tissues in the elbow area, swelling along the outer edge of the elbow. What is a tennis elbow and how to treat it to get rid of it? If you're struggling with this kind of ailment - check out our article and enjoy your elbow full recovery journey!

Case report and treatment of one of the patients, who is a professional volleyball player, using Impactis M+. The player had been complaining of pain in the knee joint area for a long time (while training and playing matches in the national team). The periodically repeated overloading of the lower extremities in training and the failure to accurate diagnosis resulted in...

This physiotherapy procedure combines the benefits of using unidirectionally modulated medium-frequency currents with the effects of electrode polarization. Characteristics of medium frequency currents Indications Parameters and shape of the current Procedure The development of a microprocessor field in electronics made generating a unipolar current possible. Until now...

The article describes the Radial Shockwave Therapy treatments (RSWT) with the use of Impactis M and Impactis M+ units.

PhysioMG series – new generation of magnetotherapy Astar, the leading manufacturer of physiotherapy equipment in Poland, presents a new system for low-frequency magnetic field therapy. The PhysioMG range of devices offers the possibility of performing therapies based on three generators in combination with solenoid applicators, with plate applicators positioned on ded...

Impactis M is a modern device dedicated to fight chronic pain. The shockwave therapy procedure might be extremely effective in the treatment of the lesions in tendons, ligaments, articular capsules as well as muscles and bones. It treats conditions that traditionally require a surgical intervention. The key areas of application are rehabilitation, sports medicine, orth...