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Nowadays it is increasingly common for anyone to seek treatment from a physiotherapist, and one of the most common and popular techniques is the invasive application of current for analgesic purposes. For this reason, many centers request professionals who have mastered these methods and who have the knowledge and skills necessary to treat the pathologies that require it.

This is the reason why TECH has created a program in Invasive Application of Current in Physiotherapy, to enhance the professional profiles and skills of those students who want to face a future in this area, with guaranteed success. Therefore, the program covers topics such as Types of Invasive Treatment, Postpuncture, Percutaneous Electrical Stimulation, Practical Applications and Contraindications, among other important points.

In addition, the study plan follows a 100% online modality that seeks to give students total freedom to carry out their studies, without time limits,  without affecting their daily work and with the possibility of accessing all the content from any device with an Internet connection. All this, thanks to the most innovative contents of the academic market and the latest technologies in teaching.

Enhance your professional profile and ensure a successful future in the field of Invasive Current Application in Physiotherapy"

This Postgraduate certificate in Invasive Application of Current in Physiotherapy contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Invasive Current Application in Physiotherapy
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Update your knowledge in dry needling or the use of electrodes and get a better job in one of the areas with more potential"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

Become an expert in lumbar pain, upper quadrant and lower limb applications in only 6 weeks"

Learn about the latest advances in invasive current application and improve your ability to react to any inconvenience that may arise"

The structure and content of this program have been designed meticulously by the outstanding professionals that make up the excellent team of TECH in the field of Physiotherapy. They have created the content based on the latest developments in the area, using the latest teaching technologies and under the pedagogical methodology of Relearning, which guarantees the best possible assimilation of the contents, in a natural, precise and agile way.

A content designed by and for you, with the experience and dedication of the best team of experts in the field of Invasive Current Application in Physiotherapy"

Module 1. Invasive Treatment in Electrotherapy

1.1. Invasive Treatment in Physical Therapy for Analgesic Purposes

1.1.1. General Aspects
1.1.2. Types of Invasive Treatment
1.1.3. Infiltration Vs. Punctures

1.2. Fundamentals of Dry Needling

1.2.1. Myofascial Pain Syndrome
1.2.2. Myofascial Trigger Points
1.2.3. Neurophysiology of Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Trigger Points

1.3. Post-puncture Treatments

1.3.1. Adverse Effects of Dry Needling
1.3.2. Post-puncture Treatments
1.3.3. Combination of Dry Needling and TENS

1.4. Electrotherapy as an Adjunct to Dry Needling

1.4.1. Non-Invasive Approach
1.4.2. Invasive Approach
1.4.3. Types of Electropuncture

1.5. Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation: PENS

1.5.1. Neurophysiological Fundamentals of PENS Application
1.5.2. Scientific Evidence for the Application of PENS
1.5.3. General Considerations for PENS Implementation

1.6. Advantages of PENS Over TENS

1.6.1. Current Status of PENS Implementation
1.6.2. Application of PENS in Lower Back Pain
1.6.3. Application of PENS in Other Regions and Pathologies

1.7. Use of Electrodes

1.7.1. General Information on the Application of Electrodes
1.7.2. Variations in the Application from of Electrodes
1.7.3. Multipole Application

1.8. Practical Applications

1.8.1. Justification for the Implementation of the PENS
1.8.2. Applications in Lower Back Pain
1.8.3. Upper Quadrant and Lower Limb Applications

1.9. Contraindications

1.9.1. Contraindications Derived from TENS
1.9.2. Contraindications Derived from Dry Needling
1.9.3. General Considerations

1.10. Invasive Treatments for Regenerative Purposes

1.10.1. Introduction

1.10.1.1. Electrolysis Concept

1.10.2. Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis

1.10.2.1. Concept
1.10.2.2. Effects
1.10.2.3. Review of the State-of-the-Art
1.10.2.4. Combination with Eccentric Exercises

1.11. Physical Principles of Galvanism

1.11.1. Introduction

1.11.1.1. Physical Characteristics of Direct Current

1.11.2. Galvanic Current

1.11.2.1. Physical Characteristics of Galvanic Current
1.11.2.2. Chemical Phenomena of Galvanic Current
1.11.2.3. Structure

1.11.3. Iontophoresis

1.11.3.1. Leduc's Experiment
1.11.3.2. Physical Properties of Iontophoresis

1.12. Physiological Effects of Galvanic Current

1.12.1. Physiological Effects of Galvanic Current
1.12.2. Electrochemical Effects

1.12.2.1. Chemical Behavior

1.12.3. Electrothermal Effects
1.12.4. Electrophysical Effects

1.13. Therapeutic Effects of Galvanic Current

1.13.1. Clinical Application of Galvanic Current

1.13.1.1. Vasomotor Action
1.13.1.2. Effect on the Nervous System

1.13.2. Therapeutic Effects of Iontophoresis

1.13.2.1. Penetration and Elimination of Cations and Anions
1.13.2.2. Drugs and Indications

1.13.3. Therapeutic Effects of Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis

1.14. Types of Percutaneous Application of Galvanic Currents

1.14.1. Introduction to Application Techniques

1.14.1.1. Classification According to Electrode Placement

1.14.1.1.1. Direct Galvanizing

1.14.2. Indirect Galvanizing
1.14.3. Classification According to the Technique Applied

1.14.3.1. Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis
1.14.3.2. Iontophoresis
1.14.3.3. Galvanic Bath

1.15. Application Protocols

1.15.1. Galvanic Current Application Protocols
1.15.2. Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis Application Protocols

1.15.2.1. Procedure

1.15.3. Iontophoresis Application Protocols

1.15.3.1. Procedure

1.16. Contraindications

1.16.1. Contraindications of Galvanic Current
1.16.2. Contraindications, Complications and Precautions of Galvanic Current

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