Electrophoresis is a popular physiotherapy procedure. Especially popular is electrophoresis with calcium. It is interesting how can there be indications for this type of physiotherapy, to whom they are prohibited.
Indications for electrophoresis with calcium
The advantages of the procedure are that with the help of galvanic currents it is possible to quickly create a reserve of the mineral necessary for an organism. This is why manipulation is indicated in the following pathologies:
- neuralgia;
- myositis ;
- orthopedic problems;
- neuritis;
- diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
- muscular dystrophy;
- paralysis.
Electrophoresis with calcium is widely used for the remineralization of teeth. This allows you to restore the strength of tooth enamel, saturate with calcium, providing strength of the outer coating. Electrophoresis with calcium on the hip joints is considered one of the main procedures for the therapy of dysplasia of the femoral joints.
For the electrophoresis procedure, equipment intended for galvanizing is used. In a certain area of the body, the electrodes are fixed, first placing a pad of paper or cloth impregnated with calcium solution under them. It is worth knowing which calcium can be used for electrophoresis. For medical purposes, it is recommended to impregnate 0,9% with calcium chloride.
After switching on the device, the anions of the substance penetrate the skin under the influence of a negatively charged electrode. Simultaneously, a positively charged electrode helps to introduce cations of matter into this section.
Contraindications to electrophoresis with calcium
Prohibited procedure in the following cases:
- oncology;
- individual intolerance of galvanic currents;
- decreased blood clotting ;
- purulent-inflammatory processes.
Electrophoresis with a solution of calcium is undesirable in case of skin damage.