Physiotherapeutic approach by electro-physical agents in venous vascular ulcers

Abstract

Electromagnetic stimuli are an ideal resource in the management of ulcers of any kind. Their effects stimulate the release of fibroblasts and macrophages in the affected area as well as growth and cell differentiation. Likewise, it allows to efficiently direct endogenous bioelectricity which represents an essential factor in the body's healing process. The case report is an 87-year-old women, who consults Santa Paula Clinic for a venous vascular ulcer in her left leg with one year of evolution. It had been treated with medical and pharmacological procedures without positive results. The High Voltage and Microcurrent electrical modalities were applied without any other treatment or exercise during 21 sessions with an average attendance every 7.8 days. The wound diameter improved by 4.47% per session and obtained a complete resolution in 4 months of treatment. Conclusions: Electro physical agents such as Microcurrent and High Voltage are ideal resources to facilitate endogenous processes of tissue repair. Clinical reasoning and meticulous daily evaluation are fundamental for a correct dosage as there are no established protocols for their treatment.