Ultrasound produces high frequency mechanical waves that vibrate the soft tissue to help improve local blood flow and reduce local swelling and chronic inflammation.
IFC involves the application of low frequency electrical stimulation to help relieve pain, stimulate muscles, increase local blood flow, and reduce swelling or edema.
Laser or phototherapy is used in reducing pain and speeding healing by stimulating the body’s natural repair processes at the cellular level. Light energy penetrates the skin and is absorbed by all cell types (muscle, joint, blood, nerve, etc.) and is transformed into biochemical energy providing additional energy. Increased ATP production and cellular cascade of events result in enhance healing, pain relief and restoration of normal cell function.