Typical Electrotherapy Update Programme

 

9.00

 

Registration

9.15

 

Current Concepts in Electrotherapy
Consider a general model of electrotherapy and overview of the most recent trends and developments

9.45

 

Ultrasound
Review of ultrasound theory, consider evidence for physiological and therapeutic effects. Evidence based dose calculations and clinical application. Contraindications.

11.00

 

COFFEE

11.30

 

Interferential Therapy (IFT)
Overview of the effects of electrical stimulation using Interferential currents. Clinical applications and parameter settings. Contraindications.

12.45

 

LUNCH

1.30

 

TENS
Electrical stimulation for pain relief. Physiological mechanisms and research evidence. Clinical implications and treatment parameter settings. Contraindications.

3.00

 

TEA

3.30

 

Pulsed Shortwave Therapy (PSWT)
Review Pulsed Shortwave production and differences in applied energies. Physiological and therapeutic effects in the tissues. Research evidence and clinical uses including doses and contraindications / precautions.

4.45

 

Open Forum

5.00

 

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