Charge it: DCs are using electrotherapy products such as TENS, interferential, and combo units to help patients with many types of conditions.(MULTIDISCIPLINARY Services)(chiropractors, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)

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Charge it: DCs are using electrotherapy products such as TENS, interferential, and combo units to help patients with many types of conditions.(MULTIDISCIPLINARY Services)(chiropractors, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
Chiropractors are reporting success with various types of electrotherapy. Examples of electrotherapy in use at chiropractic offices include transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), interferential current (IFC), pre-modulated and high volt, Russian stim, and alphastim.

Interviews with several DCs show the penetration and diversity of electrotherapy in the world of chiropractic.

Ken Ross, DC, Orlando, Fla, frequently uses low/high volt therapy for pain management--especially the high volt for acute pain--and the more deeply penetrating interferential for muscle spasms, swelling and inflammation, and pain. He also occasionally uses ...

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October 1, 2007
Author:Ruskin, Alan
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