Faradism
A form of Electrotherapy.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation, commonly known as faradism, this treatment is very popular for treating poor muscle tone and improving figure shapes. The patients/client does not have to participate in this treatment, although it does closely resemble natural exercise in the effect it has on muscles. Therefore, it may be classified as passive exercise. It is also isometric exercise as there is no movement of the joints.
It is only effective, however, if a course of treatment is undertaken, so the patients/client must attend regularly for a specified length of time.
The nature of the treatment is such that patients/client will lose inches without losing weight, so they may follow a healthy diet while having the treatment, and it may be included in a course of several different body treatment.
- The current stimulate the nerves. When the current is applied there is a slight tingling sensation caused by stimulation of the sensory nerve endings in the skin. The current is then intensified and the motor nerves respond by contracting the muscle being treated.
- Blood circulation is increased .Blood flow is stimulated because of the muscle contracting, and this also helps the lymphatic flow. The muscles are supplied with more Oxygen and nutrients and waste products are more efficiently removed.
- An erythema is produced. As a result of the increased blood supply, there is a reddening of the skin.
- The muscle contracts. The motor point of the muscle is where the motor nerve enters the muscle and when this point is stimulate accurately, a good contraction is obtained with the least amount of current necessary. The muscles are firmed and toned helping to reshape body contours, and retain the new shape because of an increase in strength.
* General toning treatment incorporated into a course of combined treatments, which could include diet, massage and galvanic treatments.
* Improving motor skills to preventing atrophy.
* Electrical stimulation can help you overcome many secondary effects of stroke. This modality can even be used to assist with conditions like foot drop after stroke or help manage painful symptoms.
* For strengthening weak muscles.
* After childbirth, but only with the doctor’s permission- usually after the six week check up.
* Reshaping specific areas, e.g the buttocks, inside thighs or top of the arms.
* To improve posture by exercising and strengthening muscles which are little used.
* After losing a lot of weight.
* Body maintenance.
20 min……..$120
10 sessions $1000
Contraindications:
- Any muscular disorder.
- Any disorder of the nervous system.
- Cuts or abrasions in the skin.
- Metal plates, pins or piercings in the area or an IUD coil.
- Skin disease.
- After an operation, unless medical permission has been given.
- loss of skin sensation.
- Epilepsy.
- Heart conditions, thrombosis or phlebitis. (Phlebitis is inflammation and a blood clot in a surface vein, causing redness, pain and a hard, tender cord like vein)
- Pacemaker or other implanted electrical device should never use electrical stimulation as this could interfere with the device.
- Pregnant woman.
- E-stim should never be used over open wounds, tumors, or over the front of the neck.
