Interferential current therapy
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Interferential current therapy or IFC is treatment involving applying an electrical current to the skin using an alternating current.[1] IFC is well-established treatment and is typically used for pain relief, muscle stimulation, to reduce swelling and to activate the autonomic nervous system (ANS).[2] It is most commonly used in combination with other treatments such as ultrasound treatment.[2]
Theory
Evidence
Very few studies have conducted trials of interference current therapy in patients with fibromyalgia that included a control group, but there is limited evidence of the effectiveness of IFC for pain and sleep problems in fibromyalgia.[3]
Notable studies
- 2018, [3] - (Abstract)
Clinicians
Risks and safety
Costs and availability
See also
Learn more
- Interferential current therapy (IFC) - Medscape
