Devices Used in Physical Therapy

The treatment of Neck Hernia, Lumbar Hernia and Scoliosis Diagnosis, which are physical therapy diseases, should be done through a specialist. A number of devices are used during the operations.

TENS

An electric current is applied to the geographical sensory areas of the body or to the places where pain is experienced, through the electrode. There are several forms of this flow method. It is a device that has both home size and hospital size.

ULTRASOUND DEVICE

Sending high-frequency sound waves to the tissues in the body ensures the heating of the depths of the tissues or the deep tissues. This ensures the expansion of the vessels here and the acceleration of metabolism.

HOT PACK

This device, which means hot packs, consists of water-proof fabric bags filled with silicate gel. It causes an increase in the amount of heating in the tissues, which is much higher. It is used by heating the gel inside as well as the one obtained by putting hot water in it.

COLD PACK

This device, which is considered as cold packs, can be used in all cold applications.

ICE BAG

It is the name of the ice-filled packages used especially in the injuries of sportsmen.

COLDPACK

There are species that are kept cold in freezers and are kept ready for use in various sizes and shapes. The package, which is heated during use, is put back into the freezer and its use is renewed. There are some points to be considered in its use. In particular, direct skin contact should not be made.

INFRARUJ

Thanks to the rays called infrared, it is a device that is used when it is desired to reduce pain, increase regional temperature, and relax the muscles.

MICROWAVE DIATHERMIA

It is a treatment method that is one of the methods in physical therapy and is created by the use of a kind of electromagnetic wave.

LASER

It is a therapy device that is essential for physical therapy. It is applied to the spasm points that are determined to increase the pain in the parts of the body.

TRACTION

It is a special tool that is used to separate the vertebrae from each other. It can be used both lying down and sitting. This device application is determined in a different time and strength according to each patient.

FINGER LADDER

It is an application that ensures the movement of fingers. It is installed on a wall. With the help of the fingers, one can go up as if climbing a ladder.

SHOULDER WHEEL

It is used to move or move the shoulder.

TILT TABLE

It is a device that provides the elimination of malfunctions that occur in bedridden patients. It is an apparatus that slows down the movement in order to eliminate the malfunctions caused by sudden lifts.

WALL BAR

It is a device used for the purpose of exercise during body posture and walking exercises.