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REBOX

 

INTRODUCTION

  • Rebox electrotherapeutic method is based on non-invasive transcutaneous application of specific electric currents to a living tissue.
  • Main indication for using the rebox include treatment of acute and chronic pain,immobility, muscluloskeletal and neurological disorder and oedema.
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  • The name rebox is derived from the “rehabilitation box”
  • Specific impulses (frequency 2-4 KHZ, pulse width 100-300 microseconds) of week electric currents (100- 200 micro A) are introduced transcutaneously to the affected region.

 


PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS

  • Within several seconds, local acidosis in the treated tissue will be corrected, lymphatic fluid and blood circulation will be increased, and effective myorelaxation will take place at the same time.
  • It restores the micro circulation in living tissue, reduces inflammation, improves blood and lymph circulation, decrease pain, and provides tissue relaxation.
  • This speeds up recovery time.

TREATMENT MODE:

  •  GENTLE – recommended for a new patient (for first few sessions)
  • STANDARD – the most frequent mode when patient is used to the treatment
  • STRONG – for patients who do not respond to normal stimulation amplitude.

 

ELECTRODE TIPS

  • Classic hard tip
  • Golden flexi tip
  • The treatment electrode  (active surface 1, 5 mm ) is applied for 2-3 seconds in one sport, then proceeding approx. 1,5 cm to another point.
  • About 20 points are treated per one session. Frequency of treatment sessions is individual for each patient.

 


TREATMENT DURATION

  • A typical session length is between 5-10 mins and a sufficient number of sessions of 4-5 during a week for acute injuries.

INDICATIONS

  • Rebox current is used by physiotherapist, rehabilitation providers, general practitioners, neurologists and sport-medicine providers
  • The device also used by patient themselves in home care treatment
  • The most frequent applications include back pain, epicondylitis, sprained ankle, torticolis, knee ligament damage and others. 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Local contraindications:

  • Disruption in continuity of the skin – open wound etc
  • Skin ulcer
  • Acute inflammation of the skin or subcutaneous tissue
  • Thrombosis

 

General contraindication:

  • Cardiostimulator
  • Pregnancy
  • Epilepsy
  • Tumor
  • Shock

 

  • Special care should be taken if the REBOX  is used in the neck area of the carotid sinus, to avoid stimulation of the vagus nerve.
  • The rebox is not recommended for use in the vicinity of a high frequency power supply.

THOSE ABOVE ARE COLLECTED FROM SOME BOOKS AND WEBSITES..

THANK YOU,

 SRIKUMARAN PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC & FITNESS CENTER

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