Electrotherapy in Plymouth

The specific electrotherapy modality used will depend on your condition and what we're trying to achieve. Commonly used approaches include TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) for pain modulation, ultrasound therapy to promote tissue healing in tendons and ligaments, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to assist in muscle activation during rehabilitation. All modalities are comfortable to receive and are carefully selected and applied based on your individual assessment.

Electrotherapy is comfortable and non-invasive. Depending on the modality being used, you may feel a mild tingling, warming or pulsing sensation. Sessions are typically 10 to 20 minutes in duration and are integrated into your broader appointment alongside other treatment techniques. We'll explain which modality we're using and why, and monitor your response throughout.

Electrotherapy is appropriate for a wide range of patients and conditions, though there are certain contraindications — including pacemakers, certain metal implants and pregnancy — that we'll always screen for during your assessment. If you've used electrotherapy before and found it helpful, or if you've not responded as well as expected to hands-on treatment alone, it may be a valuable addition to your plan. We'll always make treatment decisions based on what the evidence and your individual assessment supports.