EDUCATION

Including
the approval process, annual monitoring process and major change process
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Physiotherapists use electrotherapy to treat disorders
relating to the muscles and/or bone
Some of the main electrotherapy methods are listed below:
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Shortwave diathermy -
produces an electromagnetic field which generates heat within tissues.
This helps healing, reduces swelling and offers pain relief. It is
useful for treating soft tissue injuries, slow healing wounds, sinusitis
and conditions affecting the pelvic area.
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Ultrasound - involves
using high frequency sound waves to treat injuries to muscles, tendons
and other soft tissues. It is thought to stimulate blood circulation and
cell activity, accelerating the healing process and providing pain
relief.
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Laser - is used to
produce a concentrated beam of light radiation. Treatment stimulates
tissue healing and reduces pain, inflammation and swelling. It is often
used for skin conditions and soft tissue injuries and to heal open
wounds.
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TENS (Transcutaneous
Electrical Nerve Stimulation) - produces pain relief by blocking pain
messages to the brain.
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