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What
is Low Frequency?
A treatment method effectively using the physiological
action. Although we do not notice, our bodies generate
very weak electricity from various parts of the body
including the brain, heart, muscles, and nerves. This
electricity is called bioelectricity. The bioelectricity
plays an essential role for the normal functioning of
our bodies. Our bodies sensitively react to electric
stimulation applied from the outside and cause various
changes. The method to treat abnormality of bioelectricity,
which is manifested as stiffness or pain, by effectively
using the above mentioned action is called electrotherapy
of which low-frequency therapy is typical. |
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Mechanism
of low-frequency electrotherapy
Pumping action of muscles
Muscles contract and relax with the flow of the low-frequency
current. This helps to activate the pumping action of
the heart. When the muscle relaxes, a large amount of
blood flows in, and when the muscle contracts, the blood
containing wastes is pumped out.
With repeated actions, the blood flows smoother and
the blood circulation is improved.
Shutting out pain signal
When low-frequency current flows to the region experiencing
pain, it acts on the transmission
mechanism of pain.Thus low-frequency current is said
to reduce the transmission of pain to the brain. |
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What
is frequency?
Frequency is the number of times electric stimulation
is applied to the body per second and is represented
by a unit called Hertz (Hz). |
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Effects
of low frequency stimulation
Low-frequency stimulation is effective in relieving
symptoms of chronic pain, stiffness and numbness. It
is said to have the effects to activate secretion of
pain suppressing substance or to improve the blood circulation.
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What is High Frequency and
it’s effects?
High frequency stimulation is effective for acute (nerve)
pain and is said to be especially useful in the immediate
blockage of pain transmission compared to low-frequency
stimulation. |
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