Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy uses modalities like ultrasound, TENS and IFT to calm pain and support tissue healing.
Electrotherapy uses modalities like ultrasound, TENS and IFT to calm pain and support tissue healing. It works best as a complement to hands-on treatment and exercise — easing symptoms so you can engage fully with active rehabilitation.
What it is
Electrotherapy covers a group of treatments — therapeutic ultrasound, TENS and interferential therapy (IFT) — that use gentle electrical or sound energy to reduce pain and support the body's healing.
We use electrotherapy thoughtfully, as a complement rather than a cure: it can take the edge off pain and inflammation so that the active parts of your rehabilitation — manual therapy and exercise — can do their work.
What to expect
- Comfortable and gentleMost people feel only mild warmth or a light tingling sensation.
- Short and targetedApplied to a specific area for a few minutes within your session.
- Part of a planAlways combined with hands-on and exercise-based treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Does electrotherapy hurt?
No. Treatments like ultrasound, TENS and IFT are painless — you typically feel mild warmth or a gentle tingling. The intensity is set to your comfort throughout.
Is electrotherapy enough on its own?
No, and we never use it that way. Electrotherapy helps manage symptoms, but lasting recovery comes from addressing the cause through manual therapy and exercise, which is why it is always part of a broader plan.
Is electrotherapy safe?
For most people, yes. There are some situations where it is not appropriate — such as during pregnancy over certain areas, or with a pacemaker — so we screen carefully before using it.
Let's find out what's really going on.
Book an assessment and we'll map a clear plan to get you moving freely again — at the clinic in Domlur or at home across South-East Bengaluru.