For anesthesia, relaxation and restoration of functionality, as well as muscle elasticity, Bernard currents or diadynamic currents (DDT) are used. The presented physiotherapeutic procedure has been used since the last century, but it remains one of the most effective methods of treatment.
Indications and contraindications to the use of Bernard currents
The main area of application of such therapy is diseases of the musculoskeletal system accompanied by pain syndrome. The list of indications includes:
- sprains;
- damage to tendons, muscles;
- bruises and injuries;
- lesions of peripheral nerve endings and roots;
- degenerative-dystrophic pathology of the spine and joints;
- Raynaud's syndrome;
- migraine ;
- paresthesia;
- dyskinesia of bile ducts by hypokinetic type.
Treatment with Bernard currents is also suitable for paralysis. Regular long-term use of the procedure allows you to gradually return the sensitivity and restore the mobility of the limbs slightly.
Do not act diadynamic currents in such diseases:
- heart rhythm disturbances;
- thrombophlebitis ;
- inflammatory purulent processes in the stage of exacerbation;
- dislocation of the joint without correction;
- complete rupture of muscles or ligaments;
- fixed fracture;
- cholecystitis;
- stones in the urinary tract;
- vibration disease;
- oncological pathologies.
In no case should you use the technique if you have a pacemaker.
Device for the action of currents Bernard
Apparatus for the procedure can be freely purchased at a pharmacy or a specialized medical institution. The most common devices are:
- Tone;
- DTGE-70-01;
- Rafton;
- Radius.
Recently, it has become possible to acquire foreign brands of devices producing diadynamic currents:
- D2 Electro;
- Medio Dyn;
- Curatur 421;
- Miosan NT;
- Mediastim;
- Compact 100;
- Ergon;
- Duoter;
- Jonoson.
The device produces a pulsed sinusoidal current with a frequency of 50 and 100 Hz. The essence of its action is very simple: at first the muscles in the treated zone strongly strain under the influence of the electromagnetic field for a short time, and then as quickly and sharply relax. This mechanism is repeated throughout the entire period of the session (10-12 minutes) with an interval of 3-6 seconds, eliminating pain and spasms. The full course of treatment (from 6 to 10 days) allows achieving a long lasting result.