Whereas phase 1 offers rapid pain relief, phase 2 promotes ATP production and protein synthesis to
accelerate tissue recovery, providing basic healing. These two phases are executed in succession
with phase 2 following immediately after phase 1.
Treatment duration ranges from 15 to 30 minutes in phase 1 and from 5 to 10 minutes in phase 2 (5
minutes standard).
Treatment sessions vary according to the condition being treated. Generally, once a day or once
every other day is sufficient. To achieve satisfactory results, the therapy period can vary from 10 to
45 days. Five to ten follow-up sessions are recommended after satisfactory results have been
achieved.
Combined use with TENS
MENS and TENS may be combined for therapy.
This combination can produce great effects in cases of acute pain or symptoms of muscle stiffness.
IONOPHORESIS
The ionophoresis is a therapeutic technique that uses the continuous electric current that permits the
displacement of charged particles through the tissues. If the charged particles are medicines, then
the continuous current acts as a vector permitting the introduction and the penetration of medical
substances. It has been shown that by means of the continuous current, there can be a ion migration
that, according to the polarity law (negative ions that migrate towards the positive pole and vice
versa), enter in the flow of current by penetrating the organism through the sebaceous ad sweat
ducts and the hair channels.
The application fields of ionophoresis are all the treatments that act positively on local
inflammatory states.
IONOPHORESIS medications
Before performing ionophoresis, always consult your physician.
Read the instructions provided with the medications prior to use.
Before carrying out any treatment, consult with your physician or physical therapist to choice an
appropriate medication and identify the correct polarity.
DO NOT APPLY THE MEDICATION DIRECTLY TO THE SKIN. Apply the medication to the
absorbent surface of the electrode corresponding to the medication's polarity; the absorbent surface
of the other electrode should be dampened with slightly salted water, to promote circulation.
Preventive measures
If the treatment is not performed correctly or the intensity is too high, ionophoresis may cause skin
irritation and burns. The recommended current density for an electrode is 0.2 mA/cm2. The skin
must be free of lesions and injuries; do not shave the skin before treatment because razors may
cause microcuts.
Ionophoresis should not be used on persons with metallic implants or in contact with metallic items,
e.g. tables and chairs.
Currents for denervated or partially denervated muscles
The stimulation of a denervated muscle differs from the one of a healthy muscle for the fact that the
activation of muscular fibers needs particular currents.
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