Electrical therapy session being conducted at Vancity Physio, a physiotherapy and sports medicine clinic located in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Electrotherapy Vancouver

Targeted Pain Management with Electrotherapy

WHAT IS ELECTRIC PHYSIOTHERAPY?

Electric physiotherapy offers a powerful approach to managing pain, restoring range of motion, and treating various musculoskeletal conditions. By delivering targeted electrical stimulation to your nerves, muscles, and tendons, electric physiotherapy can provide lasting pain relief. Often integrated with other physiotherapy treatments like exercise, manual therapy, and Pilates, electrotherapy can be a valuable component of your recovery plan. Speak with our experienced Vancouver physiotherapists to explore if electrical therapy is right for you.

IS ELECTRICAL THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?

If you experience nerve pain, numbness, tingling, burning sensations, muscle weakness, or general discomfort, electric physiotherapy may offer significant relief. This treatment can also be beneficial in preventing muscle atrophy and improving circulation to aid in wound repair for individuals in Vancouver. While generally safe and effective, electrotherapy is not recommended for pregnant women or in areas with open wounds.

Benefits of electrotherapy include:

• Stimulating bone growth

• Repairing tissue

• Strengthening muscle

• Improving circulation

• Reducing pain

HOW IT WORKS

Electrical therapy is a non-invasive treatment method that uses electrical signals to interfere with the transmission of neural pain signals into the brain. It effectively slows down or distracts the message from the nerve to the brain and stimulates blood circulation to improve healing. Electrical therapy also helps release endorphins that naturally decrease pain in the body.

WHAT TO EXPECT

During your session, your physiotherapist will place electrode pads on your skin with adhesive. These pads will connect to a battery-powered device held by your therapist that will determine frequency and intensity. The pads then transmit electrical signals to your body, helping to relieve pain.

HOW TO PREPARE

Some patients may have allergic reactions to the adhesive used on the electrode pads. Be sure to tell your physiotherapist about any allergies before your session. Whenever starting a new physiotherapy program, bring a list of any medications to your first appointment, along with any relevant X-rays and MRIs. If you’re experiencing pain symptoms beforehand, make a note of them and be sure to tell your therapist ahead of time. If you are involved in an accident claim with ICBC, be sure to get treatment approval before your sessions begin.

POST-SESSION

Electrical therapy is generally a pain-free process, but if you do feel sore or achy afterwards it’s important to rest and apply a hot compress to the area.

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FEES

To book, please select Clinical Physiotherapy from our online booking platform. To maximize your session’s value, and take advantage of our diverse treatment options, fees are inclusive of all treatments used during your session. Your physiotherapist will work with you to help assess which treatments will be most beneficial during your visit.

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