Diadynamic therapy

Diadynamic therapy (DD currents (currents Vernapa)) is a method of impulse therapy based on the therapeutic and prophylactic properties of the diadynamic current (Bernard current, which has a frequency of 50 and 100 Hz). Such therapy can very quickly anesthetize the affected area of the body, which is why it is often called “ambulance currents”. The essence of the method lies in the fact that the patient's body is affected by 2 constant impulse currents of low frequency, which are supplied to the body either separately or constantly alternate with each other on different electrodes.

Such diadynamic procedures activate blood circulation at the site of exposure, improve metabolic processes, relieve pain, and have a positive effect on the vasomotor functions of the body. Therefore, treatment with Bernard currents shows high efficiency in a wide variety of ailments of the peripheral nervous system and the musculoskeletal system.

DIADYNAMO THERAPY: INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS

Like any other therapy, diadynamic therapy is prescribed according to strict indications. Usually, this therapeutic effect of current is prescribed to patients who suffer from ailments:

and any damage to the peripheral nervous system, which is accompanied by impaired motor function;
cardiovascular system: the first stage of varicose veins, Raynaud's disease, migraine;
bones, muscles, musculoskeletal system or their injuries: fractures, sprains, heel spurs, arthritis, muscle atrophy, spondylosis, periarthritis, ligament damage, etc.;
and pathologies of connective tissues: keloid scars, poor tendon mobility, muscle and scar contractures, adhesions;
internal organs that occur with severe pain and impaired secretory, motor function: gastritis, asthma, stomach ulcers, urolithiasis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, urinary incontinence, various colitis, chronic diseases of the uterine appendages, etc .;
visual organs, skin, and oral cavity, which are accompanied by pain and itching: dermatoses, keratitis, periodontitis, and episcleritis.

Among the contraindications to the procedure:

impaired circulation;
increased body temperature;
cholelithiasis;
cachexia;
thrombophlebitis;
visceral pain;
multiple sclerosis;
hemorrhagic disease;
acute inflammation in the body, which is accompanied by the release of pus;
the first month after suturing;
open fractures of bones or fractures with fragments, ruptures of muscles, nerve trunks, and blood vessels;
serious violations of the integrity of the skin: common dermatitis or eczema;
problems with skin sensitivity;
bearing a child;
individual intolerance to electroprocedures.

METHOD OF CARRYING OUT DIADYNAMO THERAPY

The procedure for carrying out the procedure is extremely simple:

The patient is sent to the physiotherapy room.
Takes either a sitting or lying position, which depends on the place in which the doctor will work.
The doctor sets up the equipment: sets the exposure time, current strength and frequency, voltage, etc.
Puts electrodes on the affected parts of the body and turns on the equipment.

After that, the current begins to provide microstimulation of the muscles, normalizes the blood supply, and anesthetizes. During such current therapy, the patient may feel a slight tingling sensation in the part of the body with which the doctor is working. You may also feel a slight warmth. Very rarely, the patient may feel pain and this should be urgently told to the doctor.

One session diadynamic therapy usually takes no more than 20 minutes. This procedure can be carried out at least every day, but if the patient suffers from too much pain, the number of procedures is increased up to 2 times a day with a break of 3.5-4 hours. As a rule, the course of treatment with this electrotherapeutic method lasts 10 days. If necessary, after 10 days, the course is repeated.

REVIEWS ABOUT DIADYNAMO THERAPY

As our practice shows, in most patients diadynamic therapy courses are more than just successful - literally after the first 3-to 4 sessions, many of them begin to notice that the pain is gradually becoming weaker and weaker. They also note the painlessness of diadynamic therapy itself, and some even like it. Of course, a certain number of patients left negative reviews about the procedure, but they are usually associated with individual intolerance to current therapy.