Galvanization in physiotherapy

Galvanization in medicine is a method of physiotherapy, consisting in the action on the body of a constant continuous current of low voltage (30-80 V) and a small (up to 50 mA) force. The effect is made by means of contact electrodes attached to the body in the desired region.

Types of galvanization and electrophoresis

Special electrodes made of sheet steel or sheet lead, up to 0.5 mm thick, connected by a wire to the galvanizing apparatus are used for the procedure. Over the electrodes, a gauze or other gasket is usually applied that is larger than the electrode, which is wetted with warm water before the procedure.

Galvanization of individual zones

It is used to influence a specific area. The most common variants of such galvanization in physiotherapy are galvanic collar, galvanic belt, nasal galvanization.

General galvanization

A large electrode (15x20 cm) is placed between the patient's blades and connected to one of the poles of the apparatus. The electrodes connected to the second pole are located in the calf muscles area. Thus, the whole body is exposed to the current.

Electrophoresis

Combines the method of conventional galvanization and the introduction of a drug substance into the body with it. To carry out electrophoresis, the pad of one of the electrodes is not wetted with water, but with the corresponding medicinal solution.

Indications and contraindications for galvanization

Depending on the strength, place and time of exposure by galvanization, it is possible to achieve an increase or decrease in tissue function, improve peripheral circulation, accelerate the regeneration of damaged tissues, improve the regulatory function of the nervous system.

Galvanization is used in the treatment of:

Contraindicated this method of treatment when: