What is amplipulse therapy: application of the procedure for the treatment of joints

Various methods are used for the treatment of joint diseases, including physiotherapy. Amplipulse therapy is one such technique used in physiotherapy.

The basis of this physiotherapy technique is the effect of sinusoidal modular currents on the affected area.

Only low-frequency currents are used that are safe for the human body. During the procedure, the current affects the affected areas at certain time intervals. This is called electrostimulation. Between them there is relaxation or electro-sleep.

For the procedure use a special device, called Ampliplus( from it went and the name of the technique).

A device with pronounced therapeutic and analgesic properties was developed by Soviet scientists in the 60s of the last century.

Now there are several modifications of the device Amplipulse( 4, 5, 6, 7, 8).

The devices are characterized by features of application and functionality. For example, Amplipulse-7 is used not only for amplipulse therapy, but also for electrophoresis, since it has two modes of operation. The most frequently used Amplipulse is the fourth or fifth modification.

In the photo, the working panel of the device Amplipulse 5

. The essence of the impact: how the

works. Many patients wonder, due to what the device provides therapeuticExposure to the body. During the procedure, electrodes are connected to the human body through which the device transmits low-frequency currents.

They affect the body at regular intervals( pauses).With each subsequent action, the current is amplified, but it does not exceed the maximum allowed value.

With electrical stimulation, muscle fibers begin to contract. At this point, the patient feels a vibration, less often - a slight tingling. The procedure itself does not deliver pain.

Amplipulse therapy has the following effect on the body( in particular the affected area):

• improves blood supply;
• promotes the activation of regenerative processes;
• improves metabolism;
• increases muscle tone;
• promotes tissue nutrition and so on.

Improved blood supply and nutrition contributes to the restoration of tissue-damaged tissues. In addition, under the influence of Amplipulse, the inflammatory process is stopped. The procedure has an analgesic effect, but for visible results, several sessions are required.

Use of the method for diseases of the joints and back

Amplipulse therapy is one of the most effective physiotherapy procedures used for the treatment of joint and bone diseases.

This method of treatment has many advantages over other methods used. The main advantages are as follows:

• has analgesic effect;
• promotes tissue regeneration;
• improves blood circulation and nutrition;
• eliminates muscle atrophy;
• cleans inflammation and swelling.

Due to the fact that the low-frequency currents produced by the Amplipulse penetrate deeply into the tissue, the regeneration process is accelerated. In damaged tissues tissues improve blood circulation and nutrition of cells.

Also, the muscles surrounding the bones or joints become stronger, and atrophy stops. They can hold bones or joints in the right position. In addition, when sinusoidal modular currents are applied, muscle spasms are removed, painful sensations pass through.

The procedure itself is absolutely painless. During the session, the patient with bone or joint diseases feels only the vibrations, and then - the pain decreases.

Indications and contraindications

Indications for the procedure are the following violations:

• osteochondrosis of all parts of the spine;
• radiculitis;
• rheumatoid arthritis;
• arthrosis;
• intervertebral hernia;
• periarthritis;
• closed fractures of bones;
• curvature of the spine;
• lesions of nerve roots;
• other diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

But the procedure is prescribed not only for diseases of the joints, spine or bones. The doctor can prescribe amplipulse therapy in the presence of such diseases:

• inflammatory processes localizing in internal organs( kidneys, urogenital system, lungs and so on);
• diseases of the nervous system( including in cases of impaired motor function);
• atherosclerosis of vessels;
• migraine;
• lymphostasis( lymphatic stasis);
• obesity;
• eye disease and so on.

Sinusoidal modular currents can be used to treat patients of all age categories, including children. Despite the high safety, the procedure has contraindications.

These include:

• elevated body temperature;
• purulent inflammation;
• pregnancy;
• tendency to bleeding;
• presence of neoplasm;
• cardiac arrhythmias and cardiovascular diseases;
• the presence of a pacemaker;
• varicose veins;
• open fractures.

The procedure should also be waived if there is an individual intolerance to the currents. True, this is rare.

The duration of the session and the power of the currents is determined by the physician individually for each patient.

Preparation for

procedure Before the procedure, the patient does not need to do any special preparatory activities. Amplipulse therapy is performed on an outpatient basis, so the patient does not need to be in hospital.

All that is required of the patient, at the doctor's appointed time to come to the fizkabinet for the session. Depending on the severity of the disease and the symptoms, the procedure can be performed every day or every other day.

In severe cases, a two-time visit to the physiotherapy room per day with an interval of at least 5 hours may be required.

How it is carried out in practice

During the session of amplipulse therapy the patient is in a sitting or lying position depending on the localization of the disease. The doctor fixes special electrodes of a rectangular shape( 2 or more) in the focus of pain sensations according to a special scheme.

After the doctor turns on the device producing low-frequency currents to a minimum and gradually increases their strength until the patient feels the vibration in the body.

Based on the patient's feelings, the doctor in manual mode regulates the current, the duration of the parcel, the frequency of pauses and other parameters. This allows you to achieve maximum therapeutic effect.

Usually the procedure lasts 10-20 minutes, but in some cases the duration can be increased to 40 minutes or more. Often with each subsequent session, the doctor gradually increases the strength of the current. The patient needs to completely relax during the procedure.

Features of treatment for osteochondrosis

Apparatus Amplipulse is used in the complex treatment of osteochondrosis. Application of the technique allows:

• to remove the pain syndrome for other therapeutic measures;
• to eliminate the inflammatory process;
• improve blood flow in the spine;
• to restore cartilaginous tissue.

When osteochondrosis during the procedure, the patient lies on the couch facing down. The doctor fixes the electrodes on his back. Most often they are located in the place of localization of the disease - in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar region.

In the presence of severe pain, nerve root clamping or serious damage to the cartilaginous tissue, the electrodes can be attached to the entire back.

Safety and efficacy of

Amplipulse devices are safe when used for medicinal purposes. In addition, the doctor of the fizkabinet is obliged to strictly observe the safety measures in order to exclude the occurrence of an accident.

Do not use a failed device or if there are obvious defects and malfunctions. Low-frequency currents are not dangerous for humans.

Amplipulse therapy is highly effective, because the applied currents penetrate deep into the tissues and promote the resumption of natural processes:

• blood supply;
• regeneration;
• outflow of lymph;
• cell nutrition.

Thanks to this, the healing process is accelerated. In addition, the arising vibrations in the muscle fibers relieve spasms and pain. The procedure is painless.

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Amplipulse therapy is used in the complex treatment of diseases of joints and bones, including osteochondrosis. The use of the device, invented more than a dozen years ago, is still practiced, since the technique is highly effective and painless.