The technique of Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation is defined as the electrical stimulation of a peripheral nerve or a motor point of a muscle using an acupuncture needle under ultrasound guidance for therapeutic purposes (Valera & Minaya, 2016).
It is essential for the safety and effectiveness of the treatment that this technique is applied under ultrasound control.
The therapy involves the stimulation with an acupuncture needle combined with a low or medium-frequency electric current to induce a sensory and/or motor response by stimulating the peripheral nerve and thus obtaining a motor response through the stimulation of a motor point (Valera & Minaya, 2016).
What are the therapeutic objectives of the technique? The main objectives of neuromodulation are:
- Reducing pain by modifying the pain threshold.
- Restoring the function of the nervous system at peripheral, central, somatic, autonomic, sensory, motor, vascular, glandular, and visceral levels.
- Improving neuromuscular function, muscle recruitment patterns, and motor control.
What are the clinical indications? The application of Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation is indicated in a significant number of neuromusculoskeletal system lesions, such as:
- Chronic pain.
- Joint instabilities.
- Segmental dysfunctions of the spine.
- Disc herniation associated with radiculopathy.
- Nerve entrapments.
- Muscle tears.
- Tendinopathies.
How does a neuromodulation treatment take place?
- Local and precise application (directly near the nerve/muscle and with no risks thanks to ultrasound control).
- Personalized technique (adapted to each patient).
- Individualized treatment.
- Administered by physiotherapists trained in Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation and ultrasound.
- Scientifically approved. Our results support us.
- With the help of the most advanced technology, the best musculoskeletal ultrasound equipment.