Electrotherapy in pressure ulcers

Authors

  • V Fans Cuha Profesor Asociado. Area de Fisioterapia. Universidad de Valencia Author
  • E Munoz Diaz Profesor Titular. Area de Fisioterapia. Universidad de Valencia Author
  • C Aramburu de Vega Profesor Titular. Area de Fisioterapia. Universidad de Valencia Author
  • J V Torrella Frances Profesor Asociado. Area de Fisioterapia. Universidad de Valencia Author
  • G Munoz Sanchez Fisioterapeuta. Hospital General. Castellon Author

Keywords:

Electrotherapy, electrical stimulation, pressure ulcer, skin conditions.

Abstract

Title: Electrotheray in pressure ulcer.
 Electrical stimulation has been shown to positively effect wound healing. The purpose of this arti¬
le is to discuss the use of electric currents to augment healing of chronic dermal wounds. This goal is reviewing pertinent clinical literature, the types of the therapeutic currents, selecting treatment protocols, identifying contraindications.

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Published

1997-04-30

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (1997): Year 1997, Volume 05 Issue 1

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How to Cite

Fans Cuha, V., Munoz Diaz, E., Aramburu de Vega, C., Torrella Frances, J. V., & Munoz Sanchez, G. (1997). Electrotherapy in pressure ulcers. Cuestiones De Fisioterapia, 5(1), 51-56. http://cuestionesdefisioterapia.es/index.php/cf/article/view/583