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Vestibular galvanization–It is a modern, safe, non-invasive method of treatment and diagnosis of motor, visual, somatosensory, vestibular and cognitive-emotional functions, as well as for a number of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Transmastoidal stimulation of the vestibular apparatus, aka–vestibular galvanization (tDCS)
is a small force of direct current (usually 3)–4 mA) through cutaneous electrodes reinforced on the mastoid processes of the temporal bones (mono- or bilateral). At the same time, galvanic current affects not only the vestibular hair cells, but also the vestibular nerve.
This procedure, with the methodology used, despite the presence of the word in the title«stimulation»In fact, it has a depressing effect on the vestibular apparatus, since it is known that the current strength up to 400 μA has an activating effect, and more than—inhibitory.
In the process of studying vestibular neuromodulation, it was found that in different parts of the somatosensory cortex, not only an increase but also a decrease in the activity of structures (depending on the parameters of exposure), which confirms the concept of reciprocal brake control between different sensory systems.
The essence of the procedure
The galvanotherapy device converts an electric current with a frequency of 50 Hz and a voltage of 220V. The current is transformed by electrodes and supplied to the patient's body. Current penetrates the sebaceous glands, sweat glands, hair follicles, spreads through peripheral nerve fibers and vessels. It stimulates skin receptors. Impulses enter the brain and return reflexively.
The therapeutic effect is due to the redistribution of ions in the intercellular space. Nerve fibers get a powerful push. The impulse passes through the fibers and stimulates the production of neurotransmitters, increases the threshold of sensitivity, normalizes muscle tone, has a muscle relaxing effect, enhances the stimulation of metabolic processes. Improves blood supply and lymph flow, starts cell recovery.
Indications for use
- Parkinson's disease
- Neurological disorders after stroke
- Degenerative CNS diseases
To date, a positive therapeutic effect has been described in the use of vestibular galvanization in patients with focal neurological disorders after stroke and with degenerative diseases of the CNS. The duration of the positive effect with the use of galvanic stimulation accumulates during course treatment (about 3 weeks).
This method has proven to be promising for various CNS lesions resistant to traditional therapy.
