Electrotherapy: Skin and Machine
Face & Body Electrotherapy
By Susan O’Donnell Class 1C
HND Beauty Therapy 2012
Contents
Introduction Page 3
History of Electrotherapy Page 4
Health & Safety at Work Legislation Page 5
High Frequency Page 6
Facial Galvanic Page 7
Body Galvanic Page 8
Faradic Body Page 9
Facial Vacuum Suction Page 10
Vacuum Suction Body Page 11
Infra-Red Body Page 12
Paraffin Wax Body Page 13
Vibratory Massage Page 14
Conclusion Page 15
References page 16
Introduction
Electrotherapy is a range of beauty treatments that use electrical currents passed through the skin to produce several therapeutic effects. In this report I have researched and written about 9 different treatments and the effects that they have on the body. Electrotherapy needs to be used appropriately by a trained professional. It is important to understand each machine and its functions and benefits to make a decision regarding the right treatment for your client. Although I have only used some of these machines a few times, I have enjoyed the experience of both giving these treatments and receiving them. I look forward to using these machines more in the future.
History of Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy was developed by a man called Guillaume Duchenne. Duchenne publicly announced in 1855 that when electricity flowed into a muscular area of the human body, there was a reaction. The reaction that was produced by the contact flow of electricity was that the muscle began to contract as soon as the electricity made direct contact with the desired muscles. He also realised that the type of electrical current aided the success of electrotherapy, as the wrong type of electrical current would blister and/or burn the human muscles and surrounding tissues.
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
This piece of legislation gives responsibilities to both the employer and the employee.
Electricity at work
By Susan O’Donnell Class 1C
HND Beauty Therapy 2012
Contents
Introduction Page 3
History of Electrotherapy Page 4
Health & Safety at Work Legislation Page 5
High Frequency Page 6
Facial Galvanic Page 7
Body Galvanic Page 8
Faradic Body Page 9
Facial Vacuum Suction Page 10
Vacuum Suction Body Page 11
Infra-Red Body Page 12
Paraffin Wax Body Page 13
Vibratory Massage Page 14
Conclusion Page 15
References page 16
Introduction
Electrotherapy is a range of beauty treatments that use electrical currents passed through the skin to produce several therapeutic effects. In this report I have researched and written about 9 different treatments and the effects that they have on the body. Electrotherapy needs to be used appropriately by a trained professional. It is important to understand each machine and its functions and benefits to make a decision regarding the right treatment for your client. Although I have only used some of these machines a few times, I have enjoyed the experience of both giving these treatments and receiving them. I look forward to using these machines more in the future.
History of Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy was developed by a man called Guillaume Duchenne. Duchenne publicly announced in 1855 that when electricity flowed into a muscular area of the human body, there was a reaction. The reaction that was produced by the contact flow of electricity was that the muscle began to contract as soon as the electricity made direct contact with the desired muscles. He also realised that the type of electrical current aided the success of electrotherapy, as the wrong type of electrical current would blister and/or burn the human muscles and surrounding tissues.
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
This piece of legislation gives responsibilities to both the employer and the employee.
Electricity at work
References: 1. The history of electrotherapy - http://www.ehow.co.uk/about_5432409_use-electrotherapy.html 2. High frequency - http://www.jellenproducts.com/High-Frequency-Facial-Treatment-s/151.htm 3. Daily glow.com/how do galvanic facial treatments work 4. Galvanic body http://www.livestrong.com/article/78460-galvanic-cellulite-treatment/#ixzz2AXFvL1cN 5. Faradic Body http://www.ehow.co.uk/about_5476970-faradic-treatment.html 6. Facial vacuum Suction - http://www.truehealthyproducts.com/2828/benefits-of-a-vacuum-facial-true-healthy-products-wellness-spa-in-merritt-island-fl 7. Infra- red Treatment - http://www.elitetherapeutic.com/2011_08_01_archive.html