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More about Iontophoresis

3/15/2021

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Iontophoresis Medications Used in Physical Therapy
By Lily W Hung , DPT ,MHA, CFCE
 on Mar 15 , 2020
 Iontophoresis , a type of electrical stimulation that is used to administer specific medication  into your body through the skin ; is a therapeutic modality commonly used in physical therapy. It is often used to treat a variety of different conditions.
There are different  medication that can be used in iontophoresis . Some medications are used to decrease inflammation, while others are used to decrease calcium deposits in muscle and tendon tissue. 
It is important that you understand the goals of treatment and the type of medication that is being used. To understand more about commonly used iontophoresis medications click read more and ask your therapist for better understanding.

Magnisium sulfate, Calcium chloride are both helpful in decreasing muscle spasms.

Acetic Acid is specific helpful for frozen shoulder or calcific tendinitis. When you have myositis ossificans in your muscular tissue, the iotophoresis will help to break down the calcification and to improve your range of motion.

Dextramethasone is an anti-inflammtory medicine, which helps to decreased localized inflammation such as bursitis or tendinitis. Inflammation increased swelling and decrease mobility. Given Dextrmethasone can reach the opposite and improve the tissue mobility.​

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