Electrotherapy at Rob Leather Physiotherapy

we occasionally use electrotherapy to aid your recovery. The term electrotherapy applies to a variety of treatments where the use of electrical devices such as Ultrasound and Interferential is applied to the body to enhance recovery.

Ultrasound

uses sound energy to influence your injured area, enhancing the healing process, with particular effect in acute tendon and ligament injuries.

Interferential

uses electrical impulses to stimulate tissues which provided pain relief and reduction of swelling, with the aim of restoring normal movement and function

Compex muscle stimulation

Compex systems are portable Muscle stimulators used for improved performance & recovery being widely used for physical preparation, muscular recovery, injury prevention and pain treatment in sports sector.  Compex muscle stimulation can aid recovery post surgery or immobilisation following a significant injury preventing muscle wasting, enhancing muscle function and reducing pain.