Interferential Current (IFC) in St. Catharines

What is interferential current (IFC)?

Interferential current (IFC) is a physical therapy technique that uses low-frequency electrical currents to manage pain and promote healing. IFC employs two medium-frequency currents that interfere with each other within your tissues.

This creates a comfortable, low-frequency current that penetrates deeper than standard electrical currents. This deeper reach allows IFC to target deeper muscle layers, potentially reducing pain, improving blood flow, and promoting tissue repair

How can IFC help me?

IFC can help you:

  • Reduce pain. IFC can be particularly beneficial for pain that lingers after injury, surgery, or due to conditions like arthritis.

  • Relax muscle spasms. The electrical stimulation can help relax tight muscles and ease associated discomfort.

  • Reduce inflammation. IFC can improve blood flow, which aids the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes.

  • Improve healing. By stimulating tissues, IFC can contribute to a faster recovery time after injuries.

What are some conditions IFC can help treat?

  • Chronic pain (e.g., back pain, arthritis)

  • Muscle spasms, tightness

  • Post-surgical pain

  • Sports injuries

  • Inflammatory conditions

  • Edema (swelling)

  • Nerve pain

  • Joint pain

How do I get IFC at ProActive?

At ProActive, our Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Ceilidh Flanagan, provides IFC! You can begin by booking an assessment or a follow-up visit with her.

If, at any time, you are concerned about how IFC or any other treatment is conducted, we are happy to talk to you before any treatment begins. Have questions? Call our front desk!

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