Journal of Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회지)

Korean Physical Therapy Science (대한물리치료과학회)
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Effects of Electrical Stimulation on Wound Healing : Review of the Literature

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  • Kim, Sik-Hyun (Majar of Physical Therapy, Dert.of Rehabilitation Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Taegu University) ;
  • Kim, Soo-Min (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Dong San Medical Center, School of Medicine, Kei Myung University) ;
  • Kim, Yong-Soo (Dert. of Physical Therapy, Kwak Hospital)
  • 김식현 (대구대학교 재활과학 대학원 물리치료) ;
  • 김수민 (계명대학교 의과대학 동산병원 물리치료실) ;
  • 김용수 (곽병원 물리치료실)
  • Published : 1994.11.30
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Abstract

This study was performed to assess the efficacy of electrical stimulation for healing of wound in injured tissue, and to provide a baseline for electrical stimulation in the treatment. Although the specific mechanism by electrical stimulation which may promote injured tissue to heal is not known, generally many hypothesis exist such as bactericidal effect, enhanced circulation, stimulation of cellular biosynthesis and replication, and attraction of connective tissues and inflammatory cells The results of this study are as follows : 1. The healing of skin wound was facilitated by electrical stimulation 2. The capacity of collagen synthesis was significantly accelerated by electrical stimulation 3. The application of electrical stimulation to injured tissue may be helpful in augmenting the rate of wound contracture

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