The pain-relieving effect of electrotherapy is due in particular to the relaxation of the muscles, improved blood flow and the release of the body's own endorphins. The so-called “gate control mechanism” is also being discussed. The theory says that the effect of the current activates the body's own pain-relieving nerve fibers. The gate acts as an entry control system for pain information arriving there from the periphery.

In summary, electrotherapy works via the motor skills (depending on the frequency, there are individual twitches, tetanic contractions of the muscles or muscle waves), via hyperemia (due to muscle work and the release of vasoactive substances) and via analgesia (by detonating tense muscles, improving blood circulation, Release of endorphins and activation of the gate control system).

Electrotherapy is therefore used in particular for pain therapy (especially for osteoarthritis, spondylosis and after operations), for faster fracture healing, for nerve regeneration, for tension, to prevent muscle atrophy and to support muscle building.

Fields of application

• Overload of ligaments and capsules
• Tendinitis
• Chronic ligament damage
• Bruises, hematomas
• Swelling, edema
• Scar pain and irritation
• Wound healing disorders
• Paresis
• Muscular tensions
• Muscular imbalances
• Myogeloses
• Muscular pains
• Torn muscular fibers
• Connective tissue traumata
• Headshaking
• Obstructive respiratory diseases (COPD)
• Local disorders of lymphatic flow
• Joint pain
• Arthrosis
• etc.

For acute injuries, first consult a veterinarian to rule out serious injuries.