Rehabilitation equipment – Blancafort Thermal Centre
State-of-the-art equipment such as that described below is at your disposal in the Thermal Centre of the GH Balneario Blancafort
The us:
The ultrasound is indicated in cases of neuromuscular and muscular-skeletal spasms such as athletic lesions, healing problems, tendonitis, contractions, fibroid ruptures as well as acute and chronic pains. It reduces spasms and increases the range of movement since it prevents tissue adherence as well as the rupture of calcified deposits and healing tissue.
Tens:
TENS is aimed at preventing the activation of the spinal cord nerve cells. It sends a mild electric current that is too gentle to excite the pain nerve endings, but intense enough to stimulate other nerve endings of the skin called A-beta. When these are stimulated cells –called layer IV neurons– are activated and release a substance called encephalin. This substance is sent to the pain nerve endings and prevents them from activating the cells that perceive pain in the spinal cord.
Electro-stimulation:
This is a neuro-muscular stimulator. Programmes include: resistance, capillarization, muscle toning and strengthening as well as the prevention of atrophy and the hardening of soft tissue. It is especially used to adapt to daily activities after an injury because it helps to re-tone muscles and regain muscular strength after a period of immobilization.
Perception