ELECTROTHERAPY

1. PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC
ENERGY
KEERTHI PRIYA MPT NEURO,
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

2. INTRODCUTION
PEME is defined as use of electromagnetic energy for therapeutic purpose in pulse
mode in a non thermal way.
 Also called as LOW MAGNETIC STIMULATION
 Effects are seen in sub thermal dose.
PARAMETERS:
FREQUENCY: 25-600 HZ
PULSE WIDTH: 65micro seconds to 40 milli seconds( used is 65 microseconds)
POWER : Depends on frequency
293-975 watts
PENETRATION: Depends on power
Directly proportional to power
REST PERIOD: Depends on pulse width & frequency
Treatment: Rest= 1:25

3. MECHANISM
Membrane potential
Normal: -60 to -90 mv
Injury : -40 mv
PEME pushes membrane potential to -6omv

4. PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
 Increases ATP production
 Vasodilation
 Alters cell potential
 Stimulates mitochondria
THERAPEUTIC
EFFECTS
 Decreases inflammation
 Increases healing
 Decreases pain

5. INDICATIONS
NEUROLOGICAL
 Radiculopathies
 Neuropathies
MUSCULOSKELETAL
 Fracture
 Non-union fracture
 Strains
 Tendinitis
 Bursitis
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
 Insomnia
 Depression
 Hyperactive disorders
GENERAL CONDITIONS
 wounds
 Pressure sores
Contraindication: Pregnancy, Menstruation, Metal Implants, Radioactive Therapy.
Dangers: Pacemakers, Hearing Aids