Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Electric Stimulation Therapy
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Physical Therapy Modalities » Electric Stimulation Therapy
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment [E] » Therapeutics [E02] » Rehabilitation » Physical Therapy Modalities » Electric Stimulation Therapy
Description
Application of electric current in treatment without the generation of perceptible heat. It includes electric stimulation of nerves or muscles, passage of current into the body, or use of interrupted current of low intensity to raise the detection threshold of the skin to pain. MeSH
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Subtype Terms (9)
Deep Brain Stimulation
4 drugs (3 approved, 1 experimental)
Electric Countershock
7 approved drugs
Electroacupuncture
2 approved drugs
Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment
Spinal Cord Stimulation
1 approved drug
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
1 approved drug
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
2 drugs (1 approved, 1 experimental)
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