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Electrotherapy involves the use of electricity in the treatment of certain ailments and to provide therapeutic impact on the body. Painful nerve conditions may get relief from electrical stimulation of the body which blocks pain signals. Electrotherapy is also said to speed up wound healing and involves several treatment modalities. It is conducted with the help of electrotherapy electrodes which are electrical conductors that are used to make a contact with the non-metallic part of an electric circuit.
Electrotherapy machine may be used for the following:
Made of conducting elements, electrodes are small terminals that help transfer electric currents to non-metallic elements like vacuum, semi-conductors, etc. They are used to transfer ionic current to the human body. Amplified within the body, electrodes can be used to detect any kind of anomaly in the muscular, nervous, or cardiac systems. The electrode physics works by establishing an electrical contact between the patient and the apparatus used to monitor activities.
Electrodes can be divided into two broad types based on their specifications and usage.
They can further be sub-divided into Foetal Scalp Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, TENS Electrodes, pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, and Ion-selective Electrodes.
Designed to last for more than two weeks, these electrodes are highly flexible and effective. They can conveniently be applied to hard-to-reach areas because of their pre-wired socket system enabling simple lead wire connections. The adhesive of BioMedical BioStim PigTail Electrodes is durable and gentle on the skin.
The MultiStick hydrogel is long-lasting and good for multiple applications on the skin. The Axelgaard Valutrode Neurostimulation Electrodes are superior in quality and provide stimulatory comfort because of their fabric backing electrode material. The lead wire is customized to provide adequate surface for the current.
They have a carbon and blue cloth backing and are self-adhesive, reusable, and disposable. Pain Management PMT Gel Electrodes have a pigtail pin connector and provide comfort and flexibility with superior conductivity.
These latex free and reusable carbon electrodes are designed to be used with TENS, electrical muscle stimulators, interferential units, and other electrotherapy devices. BodyMed Self Adhering Reusable Electrodes have superior adhesion and flexibility.
They achieve optimal current and maximized conformity for all body surfaces. Made of patented stainless steel knit fabric and hydrogel, the Axelgaard PALS Electrodes work for all FES and TENS applications. The dual layer MultiStick hydrogel can be applied comfortably and multiple times to the skin.
Small but highly effective, these electrodes play a key role in all kinds of electricity based treatment methods. Choosing the right kind of electrode is highly important to ensure that the treatment is executed effectively and safely.
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