At Phoenix Medical Clinic in Watford, your dedicated electrotherapy treatment begins with an individual assessment. Where appropriate, it can be combined with manual therapy and targeted exercises, tailoring your treatment plan to your symptoms, movement and recovery goals.
These treatments may be considered if you have:
The right treatment depends on what is causing your symptoms.
Your physiotherapist will assess which option is suitable and whether it can help you work more comfortably towards your recovery goals.
Pain when reaching, gripping or walking can make everyday tasks difficult. TENS may offer temporary pain relief for some people. Other forms of electrical stimulation can support muscle activation where appropriate. The treatment chosen depends on what is causing your symptoms.
Discomfort when reaching overhead, getting dressed or lying on your side. Where suitable, TENS may help manage pain while you work on restoring movement and strength.
Pain with gripping, lifting or repetitive tasks, including symptoms associated with tennis or golfer’s elbow. Pain relief may support rehabilitation, alongside exercises and changes to aggravating activities.
Pain following a muscle strain or ligament sprain that makes movement uncomfortable. TENS may provide temporary relief as you gradually rebuild strength and return to activity.
Aching muscles or painful spasms that interfere with comfortable movement. TENS may help ease symptoms, while physiotherapy addresses contributing factors such as muscle weakness or activity demands.
Discomfort that makes prescribed exercises difficult following an injury or operation. Where appropriate, electrical pain relief may help you participate more comfortably in your rehabilitation programme.
Difficulty activating a muscle after injury, surgery or a period of reduced activity. Muscle stimulation, rather than TENS, may be considered alongside exercises to support muscle activation.
Treatment is planned around both your symptoms and the activities you want to return to.
Your physiotherapist will explain whether these treatments suit your condition and agree a clear goal with you, such as making an exercise more comfortable or improving muscle activation.
