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
References:
- Therapeutic Heat - (https://fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=1932§ionid=141707499)
- Sample Records For Cryotherapy - (https://www.science.gov/topicpages/c/cryotherapy.html)
- Light Therapy - (https://accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2223§ionid=173788506)
- Contrast Bath Therapy - (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrast_bath_therapy)
- Shortwave And Microwave Diathermy - (https://accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=465§ionid=40195359)
- Ultrasonics - (https://www.encyclopedia.com/science-and-technology/physics/physics/ultrasonics)
- Therapeutic Massage Techniques - (https://www.physioblasts.org/f/public/1366280192_429_FT0_technique_of_massage.pdf)
- The Properties Of Water And Their Applications for Training - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4327375/)
Published on Feb 19, 2016
Last Updated on Nov 11, 2019
