What is the benefit of IFT?

IFT is widely used for pain relief, muscle stimulation, increased local blood flow and reduction of oedema. This therapy has been studied extensively and its effective relief of pain in musculoskeletal conditions has been reported.

What is the use of IFT in physiotherapy?

IFT delivers intermittent pulses to stimulate surface nerves and block the pain signal, by delivering continuous deep stimulation into the affected tissue. IFT relieves pain, increases circulation, decreases edema, and stimulates the muscles.

What are the physiological effects of interferential therapy?

The physiological effects include: Increasing local blood flow which can improve healing by reducing swelling and as a result helps remove damaged tissue and bring nutrients necessary for healing to the injured area. Stimulation of local nerve cells providing a pain reducing effect.

What is IFT for back pain?

The IFT therapy in physiotherapy works on the principle of peripheral nerve stimulation and is generally used for the treatment of any of the following. Relief from pain – localized and chronic. Stimulating the muscles. Improving the blood flow.

Is IFT good for sciatica?

Ultrasound, heat therapy, traction, SWD, IFT and TENS may be recommended depending upon the type and area of pain for pain reduction and reliving muscle spasm.

Can I use IFT at home?

IFT offers electrotherapy for the management of chronic, post-traumatic, and post-surgical pain. This treatment has gained popularity because of its pain-free, drug-free and non-invasive way of healing. Applying it every day can offer improved results. You can even take IFT treatment at home at an affordable cost.

What is the difference between IFT and tens?

Whereas TENS Units delivers periodic electric pulses to stimulate surface nerves and block the pain signal, IFT Physiotherapy Equipment transmits a continuous stimulation deep into the affected tissue thereby blocking the pain signals and reducing swelling and inflammation which causes pain.

Is IFT good for neck pain?

IFT is used for Treating: Sports injuries. Post-surgical. Carpel tunnel syndrome. Back/neck/ shoulder injuries.

What are the benefits of IFT physiotherapy machine?

They also stimulate the secretion of endorphins, the body’s natural pain relievers and aid in relaxing strained muscles and promoting soft-tissue healing. How to use IFT Physiotherapy Machine?

What is IFT (interferential therapy)?

A clinically approved treatment modality, IFT that stands for Interferential Therapy, is a highly recommended and practiced therapy by physiotherapists and pain specialists for treating muscle spasms and strains since many years now.

Does IFT strengthen the muscles?

There is limited evidence at present for the ‘strengthening’ effect of IFT (though this evidence exists for some other forms of electrical stimulation), though the paper by Bircan et al (2002) suggests that it might be a possibility.

Can IFT be used to treat pain?

It remains possible that relief of pain may be achieved by stimulation of the reticular formation at frequencies of 10-25Hz or by blocking C fibre transmission at >50Hz. Although both of these latter mechanisms have been proposed (theoretically) with IFT, neither have been categorically demonstrated.