Electrotherapy is the treatment process by using the electrical current. It is an integral part of the physiotherapy treatment process.
Electrotherapeutic devices use different therapeutic waveforms. A standard electrical stimulation device includes electrodes /pads that are attached to the treatment area. When activated, the electrical energy of the device causes the muscles to contract to give a feeling of relaxation and pain-free.
However, Electrotherapy not only includes electrical stimulations but it also includes heating devices that use electrical current to generate temperature.
I have a YouTube channel where I have made an Electrotherapy Playlist of all the videos related to electrotherapy, you can watch this visiting this link.
The most common waveforms found in electrical stimulation are:
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