Electrotherapy is a physiotherapy treatment that applies carefully controlled electrical stimulation to muscles and nerves. It is known for its ability to ease pain, reduce inflammation and support natural healing. Many people across Glasgow and Renfrewshire benefit from this approach as part of a personalised rehabilitation plan.
What Electrotherapy Can Help With
Electrotherapy is commonly used for a range of musculoskeletal conditions. It can support recovery by offering:
• Pain relief and reduced inflammation
Electrical stimulation can interrupt pain signals, calm irritated tissues and promote the body’s natural pain-relieving responses.
• Faster tissue repair
By improving circulation and encouraging cellular activity, electrotherapy can help healing progress more efficiently following injury.
• Muscle activation and strengthening
After surgery or periods of immobilisation, targeted stimulation helps maintain muscle activity, improve control and prevent muscle wasting.
• Improved mobility and swelling reduction
Electrotherapy can help ease stiffness, reduce swelling, and assist in restoring movement, making day-to-day tasks more comfortable.
Common Types of Electrotherapy
Depending on your condition, a physiotherapist may incorporate one or more of the following treatments:
• TENS, which uses gentle electrical pulses to reduce pain
• Interferential therapy is a deeper-acting current that helps manage pain and swelling
• Electrical muscle stimulation to trigger muscle contractions and rebuild strength
• Ultrasound therapy is often included within electrotherapy programmes to support soft tissue healing
How It Supports Rehabilitation
Electrotherapy is most effective when combined with hands-on physiotherapy and tailored exercise. This integrated approach supports recovery from sports injuries, long-term pain and post-operative rehabilitation. For individuals living and working throughout Glasgow, Renfrewshire and nearby areas, electrotherapy offers a non-invasive and drug free option that enhances the overall physiotherapy journey.
By supporting the body’s natural healing processes, electrotherapy helps people return to daily activities with greater confidence and reduced discomfort. Book your electrotherapy session today with SP Physiotherapy.
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