Often, doctors in obscure terms and names confuse their wards, whose rich imagination portrays complex and painful procedures. For all patients in this case, a single rule should apply: do not cheat yourself, fueling imaginary fears, but get the most information. Imagine that you have been given hivamate therapy after a trauma or surgery (photo).
That you do not understand this, so the first thing you ask the doctor is a question. This is absolutely normal behavior, because it is important for the patient to find out if this procedure is painful or not. It is not difficult for a qualified doctor to explain the physiotherapeutic method of treatment - hivamat therapy. What is it, we will try to make out in detail in our article.
Who came up with hivamat therapy
Speaking about hivamat therapy, what is it, easy to explain. It is an innovative physiotherapeutic method of influencing tissues with the help of electrostatic impulses. These pulses are generated by a device patented by the German company Physiomed (Physiomed), whose name is "Khivamat-200". The manufacturer has extensive experience in the implementation of scientific developments in the field of medical equipment. Fiziomed supplies devices of varying complexity to 70 countries.
History of the device "Khivamat-200"
The development of the methodology began in the 80s of the twentieth century. German scientists Waldner and Seidl suggested that the electrostatic field can be used for medicinal purposes. In their opinion, a similar method of exposure could spur the results of manual procedures and therapeutic massage. Experimentally, scientists proved their assumption and contributed to the creation of the Khivamat-200 apparatus.
How is this explained
Reviews about hivamat therapy are always positive. In fact, this is a type of vibration massage, based on the oscillation (oscillation) of tissues with an alternating electrostatic field. Vibration during hivamate therapy affects not only superficial tissues, but also subcutaneous tissue (adipose), connective tissue, and parts of the venous and lymphatic systems. Such a deep oscillation is often called GLOSS therapy. The patient and the doctor are connected to the equipment, an electrostatic field arises between the physician’s hand and the patient’s body. If the procedure is performed independently, the role of the hand is performed by a special applicator. The doctor’s hand and the patient’s body are always charged opposite, which eliminates the phenomenon of electrolysis. When the hand (applicator) touches the skin, the tissues are attracted to it, and when it is retracted, they are released. The fabrics vibrate pleasantly within the given frequencies. If a low frequency of less than 25 Hz is selected, a suction effect is felt. If the frequencies are above 80 Hz, then the vibration is soft.
When treating with a manual applicator, you do not need to connect to the device.
How does this happen
So, hivamat therapy. What is it and how is the procedure carried out? The patient is placed on a couch or sits in a comfortable position. The doctor sets up the device, setting the desired frequency, and puts on vinyl gloves (they do not conduct current). The patient is given a titanium element (it is neutral). The ripple frequency range is from 5 to 200 Hz.
The attending physician in the direction of the procedure indicates the frequency of exposure, pulsation mode, procedure time, number of procedures and their frequency.
Therapy with gloves involves the use of the basic techniques of manual massage, that is, stroking, rubbing, kneading, and so on. With a manual applicator, only stroking and rubbing a part of the body is possible.
In acute pathologies, the procedure lasts 10-15 minutes. First, the effect occurs at high frequencies, and then the device is switched to low. The treatment of chronic diseases requires a longer exposure. Procedures are calculated for more than 15 minutes. At the first stage, the middle frequency is programmed, at the second - high, and at the end of the session - low. The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor.
Where is the technique applied?
We have already found out that hivamat therapy is a special type of vibration massage, which is used in many medical fields. The technique is used by gynecologists, cardiologists, neurologists, oncologists, orthopedists. Quite often, the procedure is prescribed by otolaryngologists, pulmonologists, traumatologists, urologists, plastic surgeons and sports medicine doctors.
Proven action
When prescribing hivamat therapy, doctors pursue one or more of the goals from the list below:
- with the help of deep oscillations, blood supply and lymph outflow can be improved;
- it is possible to accelerate the elimination of toxins from the body;
- the procedure helps relieve spasms, reduce inflammation and reduce swelling;
- hardware vibration massage is able to activate tissue regeneration;
- under the influence of this procedure, metabolism is accelerated and collagen production is enhanced;
- deep impact on the tissue improves mobility.
Indications for hivamat therapy
Indications and contraindications for hivamate therapy are always taken into account when prescribing the procedure. But we will talk about contraindications later, and now we will consider what kind of problems this procedure contributes to:
- Effectively restores venous blood flow and lymph outflow, eliminates venous congestion. Often prescribed after surgery.
- Relieves pain of any origin and localization. This applies to diseases of the musculoskeletal system, arthrosis, arthritis, injuries, migraines, neuralgia, osteochondrosis and so on.
- Enhances muscle contractions after a stroke, trauma or multiple sclerosis.
- It restores the metabolism in the tissues, contributes to the treatment of pressure sores, osteoporosis, burns, trophic ulcers.
- Effectively affects the bronchi and lungs after interventions in the chest area. It tones the airways in bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis.
- Accelerates regeneration during plastic surgery. Serves to prevent the formation of scars, reduces cellulite, promotes skin rejuvenation, tightens facial muscles, reduces wrinkles.
- Athletes using the procedure recover after hard training and competition, eliminate hematomas, reduce swelling and recover from injuries.
List of contraindications
The following conditions are considered contraindications to hivamat therapy:
- suppuration and acute infections;
- pregnancy;
- chronic cardiovascular ailments (decompensation stage);
- installed electronic devices (pacemaker and others);
- inoperable malignant tumors and blood diseases.
It must be borne in mind that contraindications apply not only to patients, but also to physiotherapists who conduct the procedure. A medical professional who has one of the above problems cannot work with this device, as this can harm its health.
What is hivamat therapy combined with?
The effect of hivamat procedures is enhanced if they are prescribed in combination with other methods of treatment. This can be thermal therapy, other electrical procedures, balneology, cryotherapy, manual therapy and other types of exposure.
Is it obligatory to visit the clinic?
If you are prescribed hivamat therapy, where to make a course of procedures, you can choose yourself. The best option is to use the services of a professional physiotherapist. However, there are portable devices for home use. But before using them, you must always consult your doctor and carefully study the user manual.