How does Vacuum work?

Electrotherapy vacuum (otherwise known as suction) is connected by a short link lead to a stimulation unit to provide stimulation currents, (for example interferential therapy) to the patient through dampened sponge inserts contained within the vacuum electrodes. It is an effective piece of equipment for ensuring stimulation electrodes create the best possible contact with the patient’s skin by the suction effect enabling the utilisation of the whole electrode area.

The vacuum cups provide quick and simple electrode placement on body areas that may prove awkward employing traditional conducive rubber electrodes, inserted into sponge electrode covers, strapped on with Velcro stretch bandages. The vacuum method of electrode application is particularly suitable when treating relatively flat, smooth areas of the body such as the back where the cups may be attached quickly and easily.

Using the pulsed vacuum settings, there is also a reduced chance of patient bruising due to the vacuum effect. Allowing perfect electrode attachment with minimal overall suction.