Interferential Therapy is one of the best devices we use for pain management and to treat acute and chronic conditions associated with injuries, traumas, and post-surgery pain. It offers a safe, effective, and natural healing option with no side effects. IFT alleviates pain and accelerates the healing process.
IFT has been used in physical therapy treatment for many years and has been proven to be very safe and effective. However, the modality should be avoided on individuals with pacemakers and near the low back or abdomen of pregnant women. It should also be avoided on a body part where there is any possible risk of metastasis. At your initial visit, our practitioner will consult with you on your treatment plan.
You should not feel any discomfort from the application of the interferential current. The electrodes will be applied with damp pads between the electrode and your skin. If discomfort is felt, it is usually because an electrode sponge is not damp enough or because the sponge is not entirely covering the electrode and therefore is allowing some direct contact with your skin.
Our patients do not experience any discomfort, depending on the area, in some places it may even feel like little tickles.