Title :
Microcurrent stimulation device as an auxiliary tool for the treatment of diseases
Author :
Schwartz, F.P. ; Rocha, V.R.S. ; Bastos, M.G.
Author_Institution :
Inst. Alfredo Ferreira Filho, Belford Roxo, Brazil
Abstract :
The present paper describes a device developed for microcurrent stimulation in the human body. The main goal is to discuss empirical evidences which suggest this procedure as an effective way to aid the repair process of injured tissues. It involves application of voltages and currents of similar magnitude to those generated endogenously during normal tissue healing. Results indicated that the resistance of the skin on injured areas decreases with continuous use of microcurrent stimulation. The method effectiveness is specially related to pain relief.
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; electric resistance; patient treatment; skin; current application; disease treatment auxiliary tool; injured tissue repair process; microcurrent stimulation device; pain relief; skin electrical resistance; voltage application; Biomembranes; Electric potential; Immune system; Maintenance engineering; Pain; Skin; Microcurrent stimulation; pain relief; skin resistance;
Conference_Titel :
Health Care Exchanges (PAHCE), 2014 Pan American
Conference_Location :
Brasilia
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-3554-3
DOI :
10.1109/PAHCE.2014.6849625
