Types of Physiotherapy -Inter Ferential Therapy (IFT)

Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: Inter Ferential Therapy, IFT, Physiotherapy, healthcare science, physical ailments

Written by - Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by - The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on Apr 25, 2023

Inter Ferential Therapy (IFT)

Inter Ferential Therapy (IFT) uses a Mid frequency - current for treatment.

Where useful?

Individuals with

Pain
Muscles spasm (pain and tightness)
Swelling
Muscles strain

Where it should not be used?

If the Treatment area has:

Localised wounds
Unhealed scar
Recent cuts
Skin infection

Published on Feb 19, 2016
Last Updated on Apr 25, 2023

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Robin123

I suffer from TMD and have pain in the right side neck. I have been adviced IFT for ten days. Is it ok to go for it and will it reduce the pain. Ravindra Bawari

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varun.esm

i have problem while writing and while working on keyboard or using calculator.
i cannot grip the pen properly within my 1st finger and thumb and while working on computer i am unable to use my 1st finger for pressing keys so i use my middle finger.
please advice...

regards
varun

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KathyF

I had short wave diathermy in Italy for a shoulder injury. It seems to have been very succesful - pain reduced and mobility improved afte 3 sessions. I would try it again.

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faizan43

i have muscular atrophy in my both hand, i cant hold anything and close my figure.anyone advice my how to recover from it.Or any way of treatment??

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kdharmarajan1947

For lumbar spondylosis, I've been advised IFT as part pf physio therapy. I find however that IFt sometimes hurts [as if someone pricks me with a pin]while it is on in specific areas. Is it ok? Should I ask to reduce the intensity ..? I should add I do feel a certain degree of comfort once the therapy is over..

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