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electrotherapy
e·lec·tro·ther·a·py E0082300 (ĭ-lĕk′trō-thĕr′ə-pē)n. pl. e·lec·tro·ther·a·pies Medical therapy using electric currents. Also called electrotherapeutics.electrotherapy (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈθɛrəpɪ) n (Medicine) treatment in which electric currents are passed through the tissues to stimulate muscle function in paralysed patients eˌlectroˈtherapist ne•lec•tro•ther•a•py (ɪˌlɛk troʊˈθɛr ə pi) n. treatment of diseases by means of electricity. [1880–85] electrotherapyelectrotherapeutics. — electrotherapist, n.See also: Medical Specialties electrotherapeutics.See also: RemediesThesaurusNoun | 1. | electrotherapy - the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis)electric healing, electrical healing, galvanismtherapy - (medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.); "the quarterback is undergoing treatment for a knee injury"; "he tried every treatment the doctors suggested"; "heat therapy gave the best relief"ECT, electroconvulsive therapy, electroshock, electroshock therapy - the administration of a strong electric current that passes through the brain to induce convulsions and coma | TranslationsElectrotherapy
electrotherapy[i¦lek·trō′ther·ə·pē] (medicine) The therapeutic use of electricity. Electrotherapy (also electrotherapeutics), treatment by electric currents and electromagnetic fields. Electrotherapy involves the use of low-voltage direct currents alternating currents (including low-frequency pulsating currents), a high-tension constant electric field, or electromagnetic fields of different frequencies (including microwaves). Treatment involves local or general exposure with electrodes in procedures requiring electric current and without electrodes when using electromagnetic fields. The numerous factors involved in electrotherapy and the possibility of changing their parameters make it possible to individualize the procedures. The use of electrotherapy in a pulsed mode is particularly effective, because the controllable frequency and duration of the pulses help normalize many disturbed physiological processes. Low-frequency pulsating currents produce effects similar to those of nerve impulses and exert a trophic influence on tissues, thereby normalizing impaired neuroendocrine regulation and selectively stimulating certain organs and systems. All methods of electrotherapy provoke general, that is, nonspecific, reactions, for example, intensification of blood flow, metabolism, tissue nutrition, and compensatory and defensive responses. In addition, each factor provokes specific reactions whose manifestations vary with its physical properties, as well as with the technique used and the characteristics of the organism. As a result of advances in the study of the therapeutic action of physical factors and in electrical technology and electromedical instrument design, electrotherapy occupies a prominent place in the treatment of many diseases and in rehabilitation. REFERENCESAnikin, M. M., and G. S. Varshaver. Osnovy fizioterapii, 2nd ed. Moscow, 1950. Liventsev, N. M., and A. R. Livenson. Elektromeditsinskaia apparatura, 4th ed. Moscow, 1974. Spravochnik po fizioterapii. Edited by A. N. Obrosov. Moscow, 1976. Dumoulin, J., and G. de Bisschop. Electrothérapie, 2nd ed. Paris, 1971. Edel, H. Fibel der Electrodiagnostik und Electrotherapie, 3rd ed. Dresden, 1975.V. M. STRUGATSKII electrotherapy
electrotherapy [e-lek″tro-ther´ah-pe] treatment of disease by means of electricity; see also diathermy.cerebral electrotherapy electrosleep.e·lec·tro·ther·a·peu·tics , electrotherapy (ē-lek'trō-thār'ă-pyū'tiks, -thār'ă-pē), Use of electricity in the treatment of disease.electrotherapy (ĭ-lĕk′trō-thĕr′ə-pē)n. pl. electrothera·pies Medical therapy using electric currents. Also called electrotherapeutics.electrotherapy Alternative medicine A general term for any use of electric current as a therapy, usually understood to mean that which is not FDA approved or deemed effective by mainstream medical practitioners.e·lec·tro·ther·a·peu·tics , electrotherapy (ĕ-lek'trō-thār'ă-pyū'tiks, -ă-pē) Use of electricity in the treatment of disease. e·lec·tro·ther·a·peu·tics , electrotherapy (ĕ-lek'trō-thār'ă-pyū'tiks, -ă-pē) Use of electricity in treatment of disease. electrotherapy
Synonyms for electrotherapynoun the therapeutic application of electricity to the body (as in the treatment of various forms of paralysis)Synonyms- electric healing
- electrical healing
- galvanism
Related Words- therapy
- ECT
- electroconvulsive therapy
- electroshock
- electroshock therapy
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