Combination of electrostimulation and ultrasound in medical therapy and cosmetics

The combination of electrostimulation and ultrasound is used in medical therapy and cosmetics to achieve synergistic effects and improve the effect on the muscles and tissue.

Synergistic effects in cosmetics

In cosmetics, ultrasound and electrostimulation can also have synergistic effects. A 2017 study investigated the effects of combining electrostimulation and ultrasound on skin ageing in women. The results showed that the combination of both methods led to a significant improvement in skin structure and elasticity. The researchers found that the synergistic effects of electrostimulation and ultrasound can help to promote skin rejuvenation.

Study on muscle strength and function in older people

Another study from 2016 investigated the effects of combining electrical stimulation and ultrasound on muscle strength and function in older people. The results showed that the combination of both methods led to a significant improvement in muscle strength and function. The researchers concluded that the combination of electrical stimulation and ultrasound may be a promising therapeutic option for the rehabilitation of older people.

Study on muscle regeneration in rats

A 2013 study investigated the effects of combining electrical stimulation and ultrasound on muscle regeneration in rats. The results showed that the combination of both methods led to significantly faster muscle regeneration than the use of electrical stimulation or ultrasound alone. The researchers found that the combination of electrical stimulation and ultrasound utilized the advantages of both methods and thus achieved synergistic effects.

Studies

• Study on muscle regeneration in rats:

Huang Y, Wang G, Yin F, et al. (2013). The combined effect of ultrasound and electrical stimulation on the regeneration of skeletal muscle in rats. PLoS One, 8(12): e82676. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0082676

• Study on muscle strength and function in older people:

Cacchio A, De Blasis E, De Blasis V, et al. (2016). Effectiveness of combined ultrasound and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy in the management of older adults with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Ultrasound Med Biol, 42(3):556-65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2015.10.015

• Study on the synergistic effect in cosmetics:

Kim HS, Jeong SH, Kim YJ, et al. (2017). Combined effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and ultrasound on facial wrinkles and the underlying muscles. J Cosmet Dermatol, 16(3):334-341. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.12328