Just wanted to share some information with my online swimming enthusiasts. After a month of "recovery" from my shoulder injury I was still not where I wanted to be (I am too impatient I know), so I went to see a PT yesterday. He did things to my arm/shoulder that I was certain would have my upper body in traction by the time the sun came up this AM. My premenition was to be incorrect as I feel fine this AM. I feel some muscle soreness from doing my cuff exercises with some threa-band but other than that I feel very good. I have decided to give my shoulder a week off of any pulling and stick to kicking workouts; talk about boring. Has anybody else ever received a trasndermal electrical transfer of anti-inflamatory? I got one yesterday and I am wondering how legit this practice is. I don't suspect that it is dangerous but I do question it's effectiveness. If I am not getting prodded with needles and surgical instruments I tend to think that something is not right. Perhaps I am opening a new door for myself.
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"Has anybody else ever received a trasndermal electrical transfer of anti-inflamatory? I got one yesterday and I am wondering how legit this practice is. I don't suspect that it is dangerous but I do question it's effectiveness."
I would guess you are referring to iontophoresis, which is a way of introducing an anti-inflammatory agent, such as possibly Dexamethasone, into the area that is inflamed. Your PT is using a very "legit" treatment that has been researched and documented as to its efficacy. It is quite effective as it is based on ion transfers and the medication ion (in the above example it is a negative one) is driven into the tissue transdermally by use of a negative charge. You should get good relief with the treatment. Trust that your PT is a qualified health care professional who is well trained in the area of musculoskeletal injuries as that is what PTs do best. ;) Good luck with your recovery and rehab!:D
"Has anybody else ever received a trasndermal electrical transfer of anti-inflamatory? I got one yesterday and I am wondering how legit this practice is. I don't suspect that it is dangerous but I do question it's effectiveness."
I would guess you are referring to iontophoresis, which is a way of introducing an anti-inflammatory agent, such as possibly Dexamethasone, into the area that is inflamed. Your PT is using a very "legit" treatment that has been researched and documented as to its efficacy. It is quite effective as it is based on ion transfers and the medication ion (in the above example it is a negative one) is driven into the tissue transdermally by use of a negative charge. You should get good relief with the treatment. Trust that your PT is a qualified health care professional who is well trained in the area of musculoskeletal injuries as that is what PTs do best. ;) Good luck with your recovery and rehab!:D
