IFT (Interferential Therapy)
IFT (Interferential Therapy) and TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) are two types of electrical therapy used to relieve pain and promote healing.
IFT Therapy
1. Interferential current: IFT Therapy uses an interferential current, which is a type of electrical current that intersects with the body’s natural electrical currents.
2. Pain relief: IFT Therapy provides pain relief by stimulating the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals, such as endorphins.
3. Improved circulation: IFT Therapy improves circulation, which helps to promote healing and reduce inflammation.
4. Muscle relaxation: IFT Therapy relaxes muscles and reduces muscle spasms.
TENS Therapy
1. Electrical impulses: TENS Therapy uses electrical impulses to stimulate the nerves and provide pain relief.
2. Pain relief: TENS Therapy provides pain relief by blocking pain signals to the brain.
3. Improved circulation: TENS Therapy improves circulation, which helps to promote healing and reduce inflammation.
4. Muscle relaxation: TENS Therapy relaxes muscles and reduces muscle spasms.
Benefits
1. Pain relief: Both IFT and TENS Therapy provide pain relief, which can improve quality of life.
2. Improved circulation: Both IFT and TENS Therapy improve circulation, which helps to promote healing and reduce inflammation.
3. Muscle relaxation: Both IFT and TENS Therapy relax muscles and reduce muscle spasms.
4. Non-invasive: Both IFT and TENS Therapy are non-invasive treatments that don’t require surgery or medication.
Conditions treated
1. Chronic pain: Both IFT and TENS Therapy are used to treat chronic pain, including back pain, neck pain, and joint pain.
2. Arthritis: Both IFT and TENS Therapy are used to treat arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
3. Fibromyalgia: Both IFT and TENS Therapy are used to treat fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by chronic pain and fatigue.
4. Sports injuries: Both IFT and TENS Therapy are used to treat sports injuries, including muscle strains and ligament sprains.