Wednesday 23 October 2013

Cervical Spondylosis and Physical Therapy Treatment by Shortwave Diathermy

Physical therapy is a main nonsurgical option for treatment of cervical spondylosis. Typically, a specially trained physical therapist can give you this form of treatment. There are some passive techniques to heal some of your cervical pain and prepare you for more active techniques.Alternating cold and hot therapies may be applied to the cervical spondylosis area. Cold applications help reduce spasms, pain, and inflammation. You may be treated with fluoromethane, a cooling spray applied directly to the skin as an alternative to traditional ice packs.

                          Shortwave Diathermy 

                              
Shortwave Diathermy is a treatment device which consists of a disc or heating pad that is placed over a particular part of your body. When radio frequency electromagnetic energy of sufficient high intensity is directed at biological tissues it will cause heating.The shortwave diathermy current produces warmth and it relaxes the muscle and the pain is relieved.Cervical Traction is a mechanical device that supports the head and chin and it is used to relieve the nerve compression by your neck bone.Heat applications will increase blood circulation to the neck area, along with increased levels of nutrients and oxygen. At the same time, higher blood circulation will help relieve muscle spasms by washing out natural toxins in your tissue.Electrical stimulation are used to stimulate your neck muscles. It uses safe amounts of variable electrical current. This technique may trigger your body's natural pain relief mechanisms and reduce inflammation in addition to reducing spasms.

OUTLINE ON PHYSIOLOGICAL AND THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS
  • Reduces pain and inflammation
  • Reduces muscle spasm
  • Increases the blood flow
  • Increases enzymatic activities
  • Increases metabolism
  • Increases the ROM
  • Increases elasticity of connective tissue


HMS MEDICALS SYSTEMS is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of Physiotherapy and Electrotherapy equipments in Chennai India, since 1994.

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Saturday 20 July 2013

Best Electronic Muscle Stimulator Devices

Electronic Muscle Stimulator is a small device that sends electrical current through wires attached to pads strategically placed on the body in order to stimulate a tight muscle or sooth a sore spot.Even the best electronic muscle stimulator will not do anything for you if you don't use it. It requires a bit of disciplined use for them to be effective. If used properly you can multi-task while exercising. The best electronic muscle stimulator will have power adjustments available so you can tailor your electronic workout specifically to your needs. If you want to type while working your pectorals, you want to keep the power level low so you don't type like your having a seizure.

Compact Muscle Stimulator  

                                                        DIGISTIM

Digistim is one of the compact muscle stimulator which is widely used. This device is more popular because of its compact design.This Muscle Stimulator Unit is provided with the 3 modes i.e. IG, F and SF. These 3 modes can be varied by the single control.
                                                            
                                                                INDOSTIM-201
                                             
 INDOSTIM – 201 is mainly used for fitness, exercise and therapeutic purposes. This Muscle Stimulator Unit - INDOSTIM – 201 is easy to operate and maintain.They are used to help the paralyzed or the bed ridden to keep their muscle from going into atrophy. Its an indirect way of exercise for these people.Its helps them that cannot exercise to keep a certain level of muscle tone.A well documented and easy to understand manual is a must. Make sure you read and follow all of the directions that come with your system to ensure an effective and (more importantly) safe workout.Ypu can use it for joint pain, headaches, back pain, neck pain, throbbing feet, and even sore legs. Where ever you have a pain gives it a try. If you have heart conditions check with your doctor because this uses a mild electrical current.The most important thing which you should take care of that is you should buy a good device from the best and recommended manufacturer it will make your money worthwhile.

HMS MEDICALS SYSTEMS is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of Physiotherapy and Electrotherapy equipments in Chennai India, since 1994. 

For further details contact us and enquire through: www.hms.co.in
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Wednesday 27 February 2013

Various Physiotherapy Equipments and Its Uses



  
Physiotherapy is a part of main stream medicine, which uses modern medical knowledge and technology to deal with most musculoskeletal conditions, some of pulmonary, cardiovascular and neurological conditions. Most of physiotherapeutic interventions are non-invasive, such as soft tissue massage, hot/cold therapy, wax, electrical modalities, therapeutic exercise, posture correction etc.

Physical therapy or physiotherapy involves treatment of diseases, disabilities and disorders by evaluating, diagnosing and treating the diseases using physical treatments. For the treatment of different types of disabilities and diseases, various types of equipments are used by the physical therapists. These equipments are known as physiotherapy equipments. Most of these equipments and machines are mainly used to complete daily tasks easily and painlessly. Various types of therapies are used to heal different parts of the body. 

Different Types of Physiotherapy Equipments

A therapist may require various kinds of machines and equipments to treat different types of disabilities. Some of the most important types of equipments used by the physical therapists are elaborated below.


Ultrasound Physio Therapy Equipment

Ultrasound is effective in treating wounds in both the inflammatory and the proliferative stages. Ultrasound causes a degranulation of mast cells resulting in the release of histamine. Histamine and other chemical mediators released from the mast cell are felt to play a role in attracting neutrophils and monocytes to the injured site. These and other events appear to accelerate the acute inflammatory phase and promote healing.
Ultrasound is high frequency sound waves, greater than 20,000 Hz.  Therapeutic ultrasound is in the frequency range  of 0.9 - 3 MHz.
The utilization of ultrasound has been a 20th century phenomenon. 
 

Computerised Laser Physiotherapy Equipment

The Computerized Laser Therapy Equipment DIGILASER is intended to cure the pain using effective method. This Laser Therapy Equipment is featured with advanced options like multiple probes, shortcut keys and large display screen. Laser Therapy is used to cure the pain efficiently. This method of curing is also called as "photo bio-modulation".


Interferential Therapy Equipment

Interferential Therapy Unit is the application of laser, is used for symptomatic relief, management of post surgical or post traumatic acute and chronic pain.Digimed is advanced interferential therapy equipment in the field of electrotherapy. In the development of the unit simplicity of operation and functionality were the principal consideration. All the available types of current and therapy are clearly displayed on a large LCD screen. The corresponding parameters are easily set with five soft touch keys. Pre-programmed memory with treatment applications offers protocols for more than 35 frequently occurring indications. And users can store their settings in user memory locations and easily recall their programme for their patients. 

HMS MEDICALS SYSTEMS is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of Physiotherapy and Electrotherapy equipments in Chennai India, since 1994. Acclaimed for high quality product, today we are the well known brand in this field.





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