Electrotherapy

Reformed physical factor using electric currents for therapeutic purposes

How does it work?

Different types of electric current are used depending on the purpose of application.

The currents have a pronounced:

  • painkiller effect;
  • anti-inflammatory effect;
  • analgesic effect;
  • improve peripheral circulation;
  • swelling is spreading;
  • They are used for diseases of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system - injuries, tendonitis, arthroses, disc hernias, radiculitis and others;

The most commonly used types of current for electropy in practice are TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), Interferencing current and low frequency currents

What are the main benefits?

TENS - This indicates the application of electrical impulses through the skin that suppress the transmission of pain in a nervous path. The method is widely used due to its good tolerability, safety and easy application. frequencies in the range 1 -200Hz are used.

Interference current The interference current decreases to the medium frequency currents, which are widely used due to their therapeutic effect, good tolerability and penetration.

The interference current is obtained on the principle of the interference of the waves, in which a third average frequency current is obtained from two medium frequency currents, with a frequency of the difference between the two, which acts in depth of the tissues.

Depending on the frequency, it can be said that the lowest frequencies up to 50Hz act as a stimulus to the muscles, and 50-100Hz are associated with the analgesic effect.

Low frequency currents -For therapeutic purposes, a direct and variable low frequency current with a frequency of up to 800 Hz is used.

Different current parameters such as shape, frequency and modulation of impulses also determine its specific effect on the body.

In general, low-frequency currents are divided into analgesic currents for muscle stimulation and currents for pulsed galvanization.

Analgesic currents are used in muscle, joint and neurological pain, and the most common in practice are diadynamic currents.

Muscle stimulation currents are used to strengthen weak muscles due to immobilization, neurological dysfunction such as paresis, paralysis and more.

Pulse galvanization is based on galvanic current and is used for electrophoresis, improved blood circulation and the removal of edema.


Book an appointment for electrotherapy

Give health to your body
Book an appointment >

Reviews

5.0
out of 314 reviews
Write a review
Iv Ned (.
Iv Ned (.
1699046416
My #1 place to go for physiotherapy in Sofia! My therapist Kostas is an amazing professional and very friendly person! I really respect the personal approach for each individual client. Thank you for all your past and future help :)
Yavuz S.
Yavuz S.
1697833221
Okto physiotherapy is top-notch. The staff is professional, and my therapist, Kostas, really helped with my mobility and pain. Highly recommended!
Elena M.
Elena M.
1697795706
Exellent unforgetable. I will refer you the Most I can Costas made me feel great
Konstantin D.
Konstantin D.
1696508949
Best sports massage ever, highly recommended. The service is really great, you get treated very well, even as foreigner.You should book a massage with Mitko, he is the best!
Edouard V.
Edouard V.
1694794478
I had a horrible lower back pain for months. After several sessions with Mitko the pain is gone and I feel like a brand new person!! Thank you guys :)
Selin S.
Selin S.
1694026235
All I can say is exceptional care and expertise! Dr. Panos and his physiotherapy team here truly goes above and beyond. I highly recommend OKTO to anyone in need
Patrick C.
Patrick C.
1693596122
Très bon cabinet de kinésithérapie, très professionnel avec du matériel de pointe. Je recommande.
Andrew P.
Andrew P.
1692963419
Fantastic Physio! Very comprehensive and competent practitioners with a very pleasant attitude. The office is lovely and welcoming. Highly recommend! Thanks again.
ציפי ל.
ציפי ל.
1691689735
מכון פיזיוטרפיה נעים וחדשני, צוות מעולה אדיב ומקצועי. גם שיקום, מסאז'ים פיזיוטרפיה.Pleasant and innovative physiotherapy institute, excellent, courteous and professional staff
Rositsa V.
Rositsa V.
1691167042
The best place for physiotherapy in Sofia! Dimitar and Kostas are amazing professionals! Thank you for all your help!
nikol M.
nikol M.
1686032725
Okto is the best physio practice I’ve been to. They make you feel amazing from walking into the centre to leaving and in between sessions, with follow up messages and check ups. I live in London, originally from Sofia and I was impressed by the professionalism and attention to detail. I have to say... that Dimityr has managed to make a difference to my shoulder, back and neck pains over 3 sessions! It’s incredible. Thank you so much. I’ll always be back to see you when in Bulgaria.read more
Veselin M.
Veselin M.
1682677025
I would definitely recommend you to come to this physiological place! Especially ask for Mitko! I had an back issue which I needed to deal with, and Mitko read my MMR and knew what exactly needed it to be done! 10 visits and my problem went away! Don’t hesitate!
Nikita N.
Nikita N.
1681722487
The best physiotherapy in Sofia! Special thanks to Kostas for helping me recover from 2 different injuries.The equipment they use is waaay better than anything you see at other physiotherapists.I cannot recommend them enough.
Pure C.
Pure C.
1680607641
Very glad with the service ! Highly recommend . I am thankful to the best physiotherapist Bitakos.
Viksan
Viksan
1678528966
Great service! Thanks to Okto my leg fully recovered!
Petia M.
Petia M.
1678488804
I love the time when visiting Okto. From the very beginning when started visiting the clinic, I’ve I also started feeling the relief and pain going away.The team is very friendly, equipment is the best, the clinic is great and everything is very clean.Dr. Panos is a great professional who knows... hat he’s doing and is making every patient feel special and well respected. Thank you!read more
GogzaBG
GogzaBG
1675109061
Great service with highly knowledgeable therapists! Highly recommend this clinic to anyone suffering from muscle pain . Many thanks to my therapist Dimitur Kuchev !
Gognik T.
Gognik T.
1675108920
I had an amazing experience with Okto.My therapist Dimitur Kuchev is very knowledgeable, supportive and friendly. My shoulder feels much better after the sessions. Highly recommend OKTO and many thanks again for the wonderful time .
Rayna M.
Rayna M.
1673974787
I’m very pleased with the service I received at Okto. Young professionals with human touch and care. I can truly recommend!
Ceaser G.
Ceaser G.
1671552484
I'm very happy that I went with my gut to come to Okto! The people who work there are true professionals, who are very easy to talk to, and who know what they are doing. They explain things very clearly and are constantly letting you know what they are doing and why they are doing it.The space... itself is clean, and very modern looking. The tools that they used were at the top of what I've seen in Bulgaria, both in hospitals and in private practices.Overall, the experience I've had was amazing!read more
Next Reviewsjs_loader
crossmenu