High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Current
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Definition[edit | edit source]
High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Current (or High Voltage Galvanic Stimulation) is a type of electrical current in which high voltage is applied with low frequency and low pulse duration. [1] It has been widely used in physiotherapy for its analgesic and muscle strengthening (for innervated muscle) effect. [2][3]
Clinical Usage[edit | edit source]
Evidence for the effect of High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Current (HVPCG) for various diagnoses exists:
- Wound Healing:
- Spinal Cord Injury:
- Multiple Sclerosis:
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome:
- Levator Ani Syndrome:
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome:
There is also evidence regarding choosing the best parameter to apply HVPCG:
The video below is about correct parameter selection and electrode placement in the use of HVPGC in wound care and oedema control.
According to some studies that compared the HVPCG to other treatment methods,
Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Tanrkut A, özaras N, Kaptan HA, Güven Z, Kayhan Ö. High voltage galvanic stimulation in myofascial pain syndrome. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain. 2003 Jan 1;11(2):11-5.
- ↑ Powers CM. Rehabilitation of patellofemoral joint disorders: a critical review. Journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy. 1998 Nov;28(5):345-54.Low J, Reed A. Electrotherapy explained: principles and practice. (No Title). 2000.
- ↑ Powers CM. Rehabilitation of patellofemoral joint disorders: a critical review. Journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy. 1998 Nov;28(5):345-54.
- ↑ Catalyst University. High-Voltage Pulsed Current [HVPC] | Theory, Use, & Parameters . Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gabR0603Xcw
