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Soothe Pain with Precision Electrical Therapy

Ajuda's IFT protocols calm nerves, reduce edema, and prep you for active rehabilitation.

Book IFT Session
85%
Pain Relief
Patients noting comfort after first few sessions
20 mins
Session Length
Standard IFT appointment slot
40%
Swelling Reduction
Edema control vs rest alone

When to Consult

  • Acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain needing drug-free relief
  • Swelling after sprains, fractures, or surgery
  • Nerve pain or radiculopathy requiring gentle modulation
  • Frozen shoulder or joint stiffness before mobilisation
  • Painful back-to-back physiotherapy sessions limiting progress
  • Preference for non-opioid options aligned with NABH pain policies

Understanding IFT in the Indian Context

Hyderabad’s fast-paced lifestyle leads to chronic neck, back, and shoulder pain. Interferential Therapy (IFT) delivers medium-frequency electrical currents that intersect within tissues, creating deep analgesia with minimal surface discomfort. It forms a crucial part of Ajuda Hospitals’ multimodal pain protocols, adhering to Indian Association of Physiotherapists guidelines.

IFT supports patients who want to limit medications, especially those with comorbidities like diabetes or hypertension. It enables smoother exercise sessions, quicker return to work, and better sleep—vital for IT professionals, homemakers, and caregivers across Telangana.

When to Consult Our IFT Specialists

⚠️ Seek immediate medical care for:

  • ✓ Sudden numbness, paralysis, or bladder issues
  • ✓ High fever, redness, or infection near the pain site
  • ✓ Unexplained swelling with suspected DVT

For persistent pain, swelling, or stiffness that limits daily routines, schedule IFT to kickstart relief and prepare for active rehab.

Our Diagnostic Approach

Pain Profile & Function Check

We document intensity, triggers, and functional limitations using validated scales.

Safety Assessment

Skin inspection, sensation testing, and medical history ensure IFT suits you.

Custom Electrode Mapping

We position electrodes around the pain site to create therapeutic interference precisely where needed.

Ongoing Monitoring

Pain scores, swelling, and functional goals are tracked so we can dial frequency and intensity as you heal.

Treatment Pathways

IFT is embedded into integrated plans: acute injuries pair IFT with cryotherapy and taping; chronic cases combine it with manual therapy, Pilates-based strengthening, and ergonomic corrections. Neuropathic pain plans include nerve glides, vitamin support, and physician coordination.

What to Expect: Your Care Journey

Sessions last 15-20 minutes. You may feel a pleasant tingling or deep massage effect. Many patients notice relief immediately, enabling more productive manual therapy and exercise. We prescribe home routines, posture cues, and tele reminders so improvements continue beyond the clinic.

Technology & Innovation

Ajuda deploys quadri-polar IFT consoles with vector scan technology, ensuring the therapeutic field moves gently to cover wider areas. Synchronised EMR logging lets any Ajuda branch replicate your successful settings if you relocate within Hyderabad.

Preventing Complications

Unmanaged pain leads to muscle guarding, sleep disruption, and reduced productivity. IFT restores comfort quickly, allowing rehabilitation to progress and reducing reliance on analgesics. Combined with education and ergonomic coaching, it prevents chronicity.

Why Ajuda for IFT?

⚡ Deep Relief

Medium-frequency currents reach deep tissues without skin irritation.

🤝 Team-Based

Physiotherapists coordinate with pain specialists and orthopaedists.

📲 Connected Care

Tele reminders and posture videos keep you aligned between sessions.

Take the First Step

Ease pain and swelling without heavy medication. Contact Ajuda Hospitals to schedule IFT and access a personalised recovery roadmap backed by Hyderabad’s leading rehab team.

Diagnosis Approach

1

Pain Mapping & Grading

Assess intensity, duration, and triggers using VAS or NRS scales.

2

Safety Screening

Rule out pacemakers, pregnancy, or skin lesions contraindicating electrical therapy.

3

Electrode Placement Planning

Design quadripolar or bipolar setups targeting the pain site.

4

Outcome Monitoring

Track pain scores, ROM, and swelling to adjust parameters.

Treatment Options

Acute Pain Relief

High-frequency IFT combined with cryotherapy for sprains or post-op pain.

Immediate relief enabling early mobilisation
Daily sessions for 3-5 days

Chronic Pain Modulation

Low-frequency sweeps, heat therapy, and stretching for spine or joint pain.

Pain reduction up to 60% over 4 weeks
2-3 sessions per week

Edema Control Protocol

IFT with lymphatic drainage and compression wraps.

Reduces swelling by 40% within 10 sessions
Alternate-day sessions

Neuropathic Pain Pathway

Combined IFT, TENS, and nerve glides for radiculopathy.

Improves nerve conduction and symptom relief
6-8 weeks

Pre-Exercise Priming

IFT before strengthening or manual therapy to reduce guarding.

Enhances exercise tolerance and ROM gains
Integrated within rehab sessions

Tele Follow-up & Home Guidance

Educate on posture, heat/ice, and home nerve glides via WhatsApp.

Maintains progress and prevents flare-ups
Throughout care plan

Expected Outcomes

Treatment Timeline

Session 1

Noticeable pain easing and muscle relaxation

Week 2

Improved ROM, reduced swelling

Week 4

Stable pain levels allowing full strengthening

3 Months

Minimal flare-ups and confident self-management

Success Metrics

  • VAS pain reduction of at least 2 points
  • Improved joint range by 15-20 degrees
  • No skin irritation or electrical discomfort