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Choosing the Right Electrodes for Electrotherapy

Choosing the Right Electrodes for Electrotherapy
Taikhum Sadiq

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.

What is Electrotherapy used for?

Electrotherapy machine may be used for the following:

  • Muscle spasm relaxation
  • Pain management
  • Improved blood circulation
  • Lymphatic drainage
  • Incontinence
  • Chronic and acute edema
  • Muscle rehabilitation
  • Neuromuscular dysfunction
  • Improvement of the range of motion and tissue repair
  • Retard muscle atrophy

What is the link between Electrodes and Electrotherapy?

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.

Types of Electrodes in Electrotherapy

Electrodes can be divided into two broad types based on their specifications and usage.

Electrode types based on specifications

  • Reusable disc electrodes
  • Saline based electrodes
  • Disposable electrodes
  • Headband electrodes

Electrode types based on usage

  • ECG electrodes
  • Blood gas electrodes
  • EEG electrodes
  • Defibrillator electrodes


They can further be sub-divided into Foetal Scalp Electrodes, Electrosurgical Electrodes, TENS Electrodes, pH Electrodes, Nasopharyngeal Electrodes, Pacemaker Electrodes, and Ion-selective Electrodes.

Top-Selling Electrotherapy Electrodes

1. BioMedical BioStim PigTail 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.

BioMedical BioStim PigTail Electrodes

2. Axelgaard Valutrode Neurostimulation Electrodes

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.

Axelgaard Valutrode White Cloth Top Neurostimulation Electrodes With MultiStick Gel

3. Pain Management PMT Gel Electrodes

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.

Pain Management Soft Touch Cloth Back PMT Gel Electrode

4. BodyMed Self Adhering Reusable Electrodes

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.

BodyMed Fabric Top Economy Self Adhering Reusable Electrodes

5. Axelgaard PALS Neurostimulation Electrodes

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.

Axelgaard PALS Platinum Neurostimulation Electrodes with MultiStick Gel

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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