ACCELERATED RECOVERY
Unlike normal exercise, Ultratone Electrostimulation activates the large muscle groups instantly and without effort or stress on load-bearing joints, thus prompting a fast recovery rate with minimal risk. Using Ultratone as a rehabilitation program will not only prevent general muscle atrophy from lack of use, but it will also strengthen the muscle on the injured limb to ensure a fast and healthy recovery. (*2)
RE-INNERVATION OF MUSCLES AFTER NERVE INJURY
Muscles become denervated (loss of nerve supply) when their motor nerve is damaged often as a result of an injury. Maintaining the denervated muscles in good condition is important as it assists the recovery of function when the motor nerve regenerates and re-establishes contacts with the skeletal muscles it has previously innervated.
The functional improvement after re-innervation depends on the duration during which the muscles were deprived of their nerves and the fact that often the wrong nerves. It is therefore important to make sure that the re-innervation takes place as fast as possible after injury, and that the accuracy of innervation by the original motor nerves is as precise as possible. (*3)
Electrical Stimulation of the central part of the injured nerve enhances the rate of growth of nerve fibres so that it shortens the period during which the muscles are denervated. Besides, such stimulation also improves the accuracy of re-innervation so that the correct nerves reach the muscles.(*4)
The functional improvement after re-innervation depends on the duration during which the muscles were deprived of their nerves and the fact that often the wrong nerves. It is therefore important to make sure that the re-innervation takes place as fast as possible after injury, and that the accuracy of innervation by the original motor nerves is as precise as possible. (*3)
Electrical Stimulation of the central part of the injured nerve enhances the rate of growth of nerve fibres so that it shortens the period during which the muscles are denervated. Besides, such stimulation also improves the accuracy of re-innervation so that the correct nerves reach the muscles.(*4)
KNEE INJURIES
Knee injuries are the most common form of a sporting injury, affecting 80% of sportspeople, particularly those engaged in team sports such as football or rugby. Proper rehabilitation using Ultratone Biostimulation can vastly accelerate the recovery rate and reduce the time a player is obliged to be out of action. (*5)
Clinical trials indicate that patients in an Electrical Stimulation regime can achieve higher individual thigh musculature strength gains than patients in a voluntary exercise regimen where simultaneous contraction of thigh muscles is prescribed during an early phase of post-operative rehabilitation. (*6)
Pad placement for oedema reduction and repair
Pad placement for inner knee injury
Pad placement for outer knee injury
Pad placement for knee repair
STRENGTHENING OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BACK
Injuries resulting from overexertion while lifting, pushing and pulling, are among the most common types of back correlated injuries. If ligaments and muscles are frail this can cause discs in the lower back to become weakened. Ultratone Biostimulation can reduce back injuries by better physical conditioning resulting in stronger muscles to hold the spine in proper posture. (*7)
Image one: Lower back - a slipped or herniated disc of the lower back may also benefit from Ultratone Electrotherapy, once the acute inflammation stage has died
Image two: Lower back - poor posture or long hours of concentrated computer work can cramp or produce pain in the trapezius muscle. Gentle Ultratone massage can help to relieve these symptoms in the upper back. Turn up the intensity dials until a very mild, comfortable tingling massage is felt along with the trapezius muscle. (*7)
Image three: Application on both lower and upper back - Turn up the intensity dials until a comfortable movement is felt along the trapezius infraspinatus, teres major, and latissimus dorsi muscles. (*7)
POSTOPERATIVE HIP REPLACEMENT REHABILITATION
A key problem with hip replacement surgery is the lengthy recovery time and muscle wastage due to extended inactivity. Ultratone Stimulation is perfect for reinforcing the quadriceps muscle group as the treatment will tone and exercise the muscles without placing any tension on load-bearing joints. This process will need to be monitored by a trained professional medical practitioner to ensure that the correct muscles are being stimulated safely. (*8)
NECK SPRAIN
A neck sprain over-stretches one or more ligaments around the cervical vertebrae. The stress on the ligament can force the joints in the neck out of their normal positions. A neck strain involves the muscles or tendons in the neck. Ultratone Biostimulation can help quicken recovery easing spasm, encouraging tendon and ligament repair and toning and strengthening the neck and shoulder muscles. (*9)
DEGENERATIVE CONDITIONS
The major sources of shoulder pain are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. To put it simply, osteoarthritis is the wearing away of the cartilage, often associated with ageing or overuse. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that can wear away cartilage and even bone. Ultratone Biostimulation can alleviate this condition by increasing blood flow, managing pain and strengthening the supportive muscles of the shoulder. (*10)
GENERAL QUADRICEPS STRENGTH TRAINING AFTER STRAIN OR INJURY
Strength training of the quadricep group is a valuable routine for over-all rehabilitation as these muscle groups are essential for maintaining mobility. If you remained inactive due to having suffered a long-term illness or had an injury that prevents you from walking, retraining them to improve strength and stamina should be an essential part of the recovery programme.
Ultratone Stimulation can help work the muscles whilst the patient is obliged to be immobile or is confined to bed and should be used every day. Later, when mobility is allowed, continue with the Ultratone treatment until full strength and flexibility have been obtained. (*11)
Ultratone Stimulation can help work the muscles whilst the patient is obliged to be immobile or is confined to bed and should be used every day. Later, when mobility is allowed, continue with the Ultratone treatment until full strength and flexibility have been obtained. (*11)
Image one: Turn up the intensity dials so that a smooth simultaneous contraction of the muscle is seen and felt.
Image two: Apply stimulation only to the injured leg.
Hamstring injury
Strained hamstrings are a common injury amongst all sports enthusiasts, from football players to distance runners. A hamstring injury in distance runners tends to be from chronic overuse whereas, in explosive sports such as sprinting or contact sports like football, the injury is usually a more violent isolated event (*12). Ultratone Biostimulation will also accelerate recovery by strengthening the muscles without the strain or stress of active exercise. (*13)
It is often very difficult to actively stimulate the hamstring muscles once they have atrophied due to underuse or injury. These muscles play a vital role in maintaining leg flexibility, balance, and strength of the leg. Unlike exercise, Ultratone Stimulation can effortlessly target these muscles, improving gait, strength, and stamina.(*12)
The stimulation should be very gentle with only a slight tensing of the muscle then turn up the stimulation until a smooth but comfortable pull is seen and felt.
ANKLE STRAIN
Damage or strain to the peroneal tendons lying in the groove at the back of the lateral malleolus of the fibula which is held in place with a facial band. This injury occasionally occurs when the foot is suddenly driven under the body due to a fall, or sporting activity. Ultratone Biostimulation may be used to strengthen the leg and foot muscles and also accelerate the healing process on both inner and outer ankle injuries.(*14)
If the ankle needs to be immobilised in a cast to allow full healing without stress, or to prevent unsuitable movement or strain on the injured joint, Ultratone Stimulation may be applied under the cast. ES for undercast stimulation has successfully been used to strengthen the supporting muscles around a fracture and to prevent muscle wastage through inactivity (*15). Ultratone electrotherapy sessions should be used once the cast has been removed in order to regain full flexibility of the joints, muscle recovery, and strengthening. (*16)
Image one: Very weak intensity, where only a mild tingling and slight pumping is felt. Continue with this application for 3 days or until the swelling and pain have been reduced. (*17)
Image two: Gentle with only a slight tension on the muscle and foot. The signal should never be painful. (*17)
Image three: Very weak intensity, where only a mild tingling and slight pumping is felt. (*14)
Image four: The Ultratone Stimulation should be gentle with only a slight tension on the calf muscle and foot. The stimulation should never be painful. (*14)
Image five: The Ultratone Stimulation should be gentle with only a slight tension on the calf muscle. The stimulation should never be painful. (*16)
BENEFITS OF ULTRATONE
- Ultratone Biostimulation can be used for:
- Prompt recovery and improve flexibility and pain-free movement after an injury.
- Releasing spasms and cramps and relief stiff or weak joint and back.
- Reduction of oedema and help with poor circulation.
- Improving capillarisation.
- Help strengthen pelvic muscles that cause incontinence.
- Preventing deep vein thrombosis.
- Post-stroke rehabilitation.
- Elector acupuncture as well as electro reflexology.
- Help activate and work muscles with people who suffer from diabetes.
- Non-surgical facelift and toning.
- Cellulite reduction, slimming, and pelvic floor strengthening for postnatal rehabilitation.
Please read the contraindications and precautions here before using Ultratone products.
REFERENCES
2. K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 36.
3.K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 49.
4. N. Hjeltnes et al., ‘Improved body composition after 8 wk of electrically stimulated leg cycling in tetraplegic patients’, Am J Physiol, 3/2 (1997), 273, cited in K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 49.
5. K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 18.
6. A.J. Nitz & J.J. Dobner, ‘High intensity electrical stimulation effect on thigh musculature during immobilization for knee sprain. A case report.’ Phys Ther, 67/2 (1987), 219-22, cited in K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 18.
7. K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 36.8. K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 23.
9. K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 28.
10. K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 26.
11. K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 20.
12. K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 21.
13. M. Kotz, 'Improvement of muscular power by electrical stimulation', Revue Sovietique Theorie et Praque de la Culture Physique, 2/4 (1971) cited in K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 21.
14. K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 16.
15. D.C. Paterson, 'Electrical bone-growth stimulation in an experimental model of delayed union' Lancet, 1/8025 (1977) 1275-81 cited in K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 17.
16. K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 17.
17. K.S. Centofanti et al., Medical and Therapeutic Applications of Ultratone Biostimulation (Ashford, Ultra Scientific Instruments Ltd, 2002), 15.