Total Physical Therapy
1221 Michigan Street
Sandpoint, ID  83864
     208-265-0534
 

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  • What Is Physical Therapy?
    • Five Types of Physical Therapy
  • When Is Physical Therapy Used?
    • Arthritis
    • Balance Retraining
    • Bone Fractures and Dislocations
  • Functional Capacity Evaluation
  • Types of Treatment
    • Cardiovascular Conditioning
    • Chest Physiotherapy
    • Compression Therapy
    • Exercise
      • Gait Retraining
      • Range of Motion Exercises
      • Therapeutic Exercises
    • Manual Techniques
      • Joint Mobilization
      • Soft Tissue Mobilization
      • Spinal Mobilization Therapy
    • Modalities
      • Cervical/Lumbar Traction
      • Cold Packs
      • Hot Packs
      • Hydrotherapy
      • Iontophoresis
      • Mobility Aids
      • Laser Light Therapy
      • TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
      • IFC (Inferential Current Therapy)

Iontophoresis

The more you understand your body and how it functions, the better equipped you'll be at taking care of yourself to achieve optimal health. Our team of physical therapists empower patients to take charge of your own health and future, educating you about your condition to decrease your need for future care. We've included the Patient Education section on our website to provide you with valuable, practical wellness information which you can incorporate into your lifestyle to improve the quality of your life. We hope you will turn to these pages whenever you have a question about health related issues and urge you to contact our practice.

What is Physical Therapy?

Five Types of Physical Therapy

Types of Treatment

Iontophoresis uses an electrical charge to deliver medication through the skin. Known as a transdermal drug delivery system, this non-invasive method is used by physical therapists for the application of anti-inflammatory medications, usually in cases where tendons, bursa or muscles are swollen or irritated.

Iontophoresis is a good option for clients who are unable to receive injections. This pain-free methodology takes mere minutes, delivers the medication directly to the injured area and avoids the risk of injection site infection. Clients generally experience a slight tingling sensation from the low electric current that propels the medication through the skin.


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