This one day electrotherapy course will equip you with a thorough understanding of the principles and concepts relating to electrotherapeutics in the clinical setting.

You’ll gain an understanding of the science and the research that supports the use of this modality, and learn to utilise a range of devices in the applications expored.

Both transcutaneous (via the skin) and intramuscular (via dry needles) electrotherapeutic techniques will be taught. You do not need to be trained in dry needling to attend, as non-needle based options will be taught also.

Participants will come away from this course being confident in the use of TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) and EMS (electrical muscle stimulation), and Microcurrent Therapy (MCT) for pain relief, injury rehabilitation, recovery and for the treatment of various musculoskeletal or neuromuscular conditions.

This course will encourage discussion and clinical reasoning to inform decision making relating to the application of a range of electrotherapeutic modalities. The course is taught by providing principles of application that can be applied for a range of clinical presentations ensuring you will be comfortable in applying electrotherapy on your patients. This highly valuable modality is a great asset to add to your skillset.

This highly practical course covers the following:

Historical context of electrotherapeutic modalities Discuss the history and development of electrotherapeutic modalities.	Electrophysics and terminology Gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of electrophysics and related terminology.
Cautions and contraindications Understand the cautions and contraindications associated with the use of electrotherapeutic modalities.	Neurophysiology and mechanisms of action Understand the neurophysiology underlying electrotherapeutic modalities and their mechanisms of action.
Application principles and case examples Learn the principles of applying electrotherapeutic modalities and use real case examples to modulate pain and improve function.	Physical assessment Apply physical testing methods and electrotherapeutic applications to assess and treat central and peripheral sensitisation.
Electrotherapeutic treatment for neuropathic pain Apply electrotherapeutic techniques for the treatment of neuropathic pain presentations.	Objective measurement techniques Perform objective measurements using handheld algometry and handheld dynamometry.

This course is open to all health care professionals wishing to broaden their scope of practice and understanding of this highly effective and often misused modality:

Physiotherapists
Myotherapists
Remedial Massage Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Chiropractors
Osteopaths
Exercise physiologists.

If you are unsure if electrotherapy fits within your scope of practice, please consult your professional association.

Super Early Bird tickets available until 3rd February 2025.

Early Bird tickets available until 31st March 2025.

ACE provides Payment Plans as an option on our courses, to find out about how to apply for a Payment Plan, read our policy on this HERE.

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The ability to repeat any course for free is a unique offering here at ACE. We do however have some requirements around this. Please read the Course Repeat Policy HERE.

If you need to travel to attend this course, please check with the organiser prior to booking flights etc to ensure that registrations have reached a viable level for the course to proceed. It is rare that courses need to be cancelled or postponed, but we want to avoid any unnecessary disruption to your plans.

English Language: Please note that proficiency in written and verbal communication in English is essential for participation in ACE courses. Being able to understand and communicate clearly in English is a requirement for safety purposes, and to ensure that you and your fellow students get the most out of your learning experience. If it is deemed that your English proficiency is not suitable for safe participation in the course, this may result in your registration being cancelled and you may not be eligible for a refund.