i. Iontophoresis
uses electric current to transport ions into tissues through skin while
Phonophoresis uses acoustic energy (ultrasound) to drive molecules into
the tissue through skin.
ii. Iontophoresis has immediate effect while Phonophoresis has prolong effect
iii. The treatment time for Iontophoresis is 15 – 20 min while that for Phonophoresis is 5 -10 min.
iv. Iontophoresis is done through electrode while Phonophoresis is through probe (transducer head)
v. In Iontophoresis there are chances of chemical burn while Phonophoresis is safe.
vi. Iontophoresis is painful while Phonophoresis is painless.
vii. Iontophoresis is difficult method while Phonophoresis is simple method
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ReplyDeletevery well explained , Is there any diffrence of molucules? i mean to ask , Is there any difference ? that few molucles are better transported with iontophoresis and others better transported with phonophoresis ?
ReplyDeleteWill a patient be able to use that treatment at home?
ReplyDeletePatients cannot apply either of these modalities alone. It must be done by a specialist. It can be done at home if the patient is receiving home health care services, possibly. In which case the service is being done for them, & not them doing it to themselves.
ReplyDeleteI feel like another important difference to mention between the 2 modalities is that PHONOphoresis generally uses MEDICATED CREAMS. The input of the ultrasound forces the creams deep into the tissues better than any hand manipulation could, this increasing the therapeutic benefits of the procedure.
You can remember the creams for PHONOphoresis through an association, such as using the phone to to obtain proper medications, which can then be used to eliminate/reduce pain. Whereas IONtophoresis uses the help of ions to manipulate the body to assist with pain management.
I hope this could benefit someone else a little!
What is or is there a required frequency in using the Iontophoresis? Does it belong to Low Frequency Currents? Is it still Iontophoresis if I'm going to use a High Frequency Currents? Thanks!
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