RU2403072C2 - Method of voldemar ragel - method of electric therapy of people - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: medicine.

SUBSTANCE: invention relates to physiotherapy and is intended for electric therapy of people Skin above focus of affection is exposed to constant current of value which does not exceed threshold of acute pain sensations, by means of electrodes applied on the body Before exposure to current, electrodes are short-circuited by regulation of variable resistor, successively connected with the source of constant current, short-circuit current is set within the range 10-60 mcA Negative electrode is applied to mouth mucosa, positive point electrode - to skin in zone of affection focus in place of the strongest pain sensation Initial current value is set within the range between the thresholds of sensations and acute pain sensations, which are determined by survey and by patient's sensor responses As acuity of patient's sensations decreases, current is gradually increased to 300-600 mcA, without exceeding threshold of acute pain sensations, and exposure to it in said point takes place during 0.5-1.5 minutes, after which, other point in zone of affection focus is influenced in similar way.

EFFECT: method allows to achieve recovery of tissue trophism in place of exposure, does not cause intensive pain sensations, adds to reduction of pain syndrome

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Description

The invention relates to electrotherapy and can be used for therapeutic and prophylactic effects on the body in the treatment of various pathological conditions and diseases.

A known method of electrotherapy by finding biologically active points of the skin with high electrical conductivity, and exposure to them with direct electric current using a source with a voltage of not more than 8 volts (see AS No. 304957, class A61 N1 / 20).

A known method of exposure to biologically active points with direct current of different polarity, which is carried out until the absolute values of the current of positive and negative polarity are equalized (see AS No. 764678, class A61 N39 / 00).

A known method of electrotherapy by acting on biologically active points with electric current with the simultaneous introduction of drugs into these points using a bulk electrode with a current strength of 50 to 500 μA (see AS No. 460648, class A61 N1 / 18).

All methods of influencing biologically active points are associated with the problem of determining and finding such points, which requires special qualifications of medical staff. In addition, all methods of influencing biologically active points in most cases lead to pain relief, but not to cure the patient, especially since they do not always cure chronic diseases.

Known methods of electrotherapy, not associated with exposure to biologically active points, but consisting in the action of direct current using (usually) flat electrodes on certain parts of the body. So, for example, there is a method of treating inflammatory suppurative lung diseases by applying a constant current to the area of the projection of the focus, and to increase the effectiveness of treatment, medications are also introduced into the pulmonary artery (see AS No. 602190, class A61 N1 / 20 )

There is a method of treating arterial aneurysms of the brain by exposure to the head with a constant current of 0.5-2.5 mA for 1-3 hours, and the determining location of the effectiveness of the treatment is the location of the electrodes - they are brought to the outer wall of the aneurysm (see.c. No. 610531, class A61 N1 / 20).

A known method of influencing the central nervous system in the forehead and neck under the mastoid processes by combining pulsed currents with an additional constant component without exceeding the threshold sensations of the patient under the electrodes. Initially, the effect is initiated by one current source on the left hemisphere, and at the moment of reducing its complex resistance, the action of another current source on the right hemisphere is added, and the current in the right hemisphere is set 2-2.5 times the current in the left hemisphere (see a S.S.No. 904720, class A61 N1 / 34). This method is used for pain relief during childbirth.

The prototype of the proposed method is a method of treating inflammatory suppurative lung diseases by applying direct current to the area of the projection of the lesion with the simultaneous administration of drugs into the pulmonary artery (see AS No. 602190, class A61 N1 / 20).

The disadvantage of the prototype is the limited use of it, as well as its low efficiency in case of refusal of medical treatment.

The aim of the invention is to obtain a more persistent clinical effect and the expansion of the number of treatable diseases by providing the possibility of exposure to any organs or parts of the body. This goal is achieved by the fact that, acting on the skin of the lesion with a constant current, not exceeding the threshold of acute pain, using electrodes applied to the body, to increase the effectiveness of treatment and increase the number of treatable diseases before exposure to current, the electrodes are short-circuited by adjusting the variable resistor connected in series with a direct current source, a short circuit current is set within 10-60 μA, a negative electrode is applied to the mucous membrane of the mouth, a positive point electrode - to the skin in the area of the lesion, the initial value of the current is set between the thresholds of sensations and acute pain, which are determined both by interrogation and by the patient’s sensory reactions, as the patient’s acuity decreases, current increases up to 300-600 μA, not exceeding the threshold of acute pain, and they act at this point for 0.5-1.5 minutes, after which they similarly act on another point in the area of the lesion.

In cases of loss of sensitivity in the area of the lesion, they first affect the surrounding areas that have not lost sensitivity, thereby narrowing and eliminating the zone that has lost sensitivity, which is affected after restoration of its sensitivity.

The causal relationship between the new set of signs and the positive effect is as follows: since the negative electrode is applied to the mucous membrane of the mouth, which is electrically connected with the mucous membranes of the whole body, with blood vessels and nerve tissues (and all of them are good conductors), this allows act with a positive point electrode on any part of the body, since the vessels and nerve tissues closest to this area are under the potential of the negative pole of the source current minute. In addition, the point impact by the positive electrode makes it possible to increase the current density, begin the action with the smallest capillaries and nerve tissues, which contributes to the restoration of the functions of the nervous and vascular systems completely, including all their smallest branches. The choice of current within the boundaries of sensation and acute pain and a gradual increase in amperage while reducing the severity of sensations towards the threshold of pain increases efficiency and shortens the duration of treatment. Thus, the proposed set of features ensures the achievement of the goal. It should be noted that with this method, the effect on the biologically active point is useless, because all current in this case will go through this channel, which has less resistance, and there will be no effect on microcapillaries and nerve fibers. The fact that the functions of the nervous and vascular systems are restored is confirmed with the proposed electrotherapy method in that localized heating and redness of the tissue is observed in the affected area, which indicates increased blood supply and metabolism in the affected area.

Of the noted signs are known: the application of a point electrode to the skin at a biologically active point in the methods of electro-puncture, direct current transmission there (see, for example, AS No. 764678, class A61 N39 / 00).

A sign is also known: the current value does not exceed the sensitivity threshold (AS No. 394049, class A61 N39 / 00). Current limits are known from 8 to 40 μA (ibid.).

However, neither the applicant nor the author knows the sign: "A negative electrode is applied to the oral mucosa." The sign “Set the short circuit current within 10-60 μA" is also not known. As clinical practice has shown, with any other application of the negative electrode, except for the oral mucosa, it is not always possible to obtain the passage of current through the lesion. In addition, as practice has shown, in this case, the required electrical conductivity of the tissue is not established immediately and gradually grows. Ignorance of this fact may interfere with the effective use of the method.

It is these distinguishing features that allow local restoration of normal tissue trophism and eliminate by treating a certain area of the skin of the lesion. At the same time, effects on the central nervous system are not excluded.

The limits of the initially selected exposure current of 10-60 μA are also selected as a result of clinical practice. A current of 10 μA does not cause pain, even in a weakened patient. For a healthy person, for example, in the treatment of injuries in an athlete, this current can be increased to 60 μA. High current values can injure the patient's psyche. As tissue conductivity increases, the current can be increased to 600 μA. A further increase in current is impractical because, apart from an increase in pain, no other effect, for example, a reduction in the duration of the procedure, is observed.

The restoration of the functions of the nervous and vascular systems and the treatment of numerous diseases, for example, osteochondrosis, are carried out as follows. After a thorough examination of the patient, including measuring blood pressure, palpation determines the lesion of the spine. If the patient's blood pressure is not lower than 110/60, proceed to the procedure. First, the electrodes are shorted between each other and a short circuit current of 10-60 μA is set by adjusting the variable register. Apply a negative electrode to the oral mucosa, and a positive point electrode to individual points of the skin above the lesion. Moving the point of application of the positive electrode along the spine, find the place of greatest pain. With severe pain, the current is reduced to a tolerable sensation and held at a point until the pain is extinguished. After this, the current is gradually increased. If the sensations do not allow a significant increase in current, they proceed to influence other points. As a result of such an impact, it becomes possible to return to the original point, acting on it with a large current. Thus, the value is gradually brought to 300-600 μA, which affects many points for a total of about 1 hour (for one point from a few seconds to 1.5 minutes).

Such procedures are carried out daily for 10 days, and then, based on the dynamics of recovery, the frequency of procedures is reduced (every other day, after 2 days, etc.)

The author has successfully applied a method of restoring the functions of the nervous and vascular systems in the treatment of:

1. Severe sports injuries, muscle sprains, ligaments;

2. Arthritis joints;

3. Polyarthritis;

4. Osteochondrosis;

5. Complex radiculitis;

6. Obliterating endoarthritis;

7. Spondyliosis of the spine;

8. Sinusitis;

9. Circulatory disorders;

10. All kinds of salt deposits;

11. Disorders of the respiratory system (dimming in the lungs, asthma phenomena);

12. All kinds of anemia, atrophy, neuralgia.

Examples of specific implementation of the method. Patient M, born in 1929, outpatient card No. 33743 98, has been observed at the polyclinic of the medical unit No. 3 of the Baltic Plant since 1966. Since 1976, she suffers from osteochondrosis of the cervical and lumbar spine with radicular and peripheral angioedema of the upper extremities. According to the outpatient map, exacerbations of the disease were recorded in 1976 and 1980. After undergoing a course of electrotherapy according to the method proposed by V. D. Ragel (initial current of 20 μA, final - 400 μA), from the end of 1980 to the present there was no sick leave for this disease. Certificate of MS No. 3 signed by the head physician.

Patient A., born in 1932, outpatient card No. 3767-22. Suffers from chronic lumbosacral radiculitis since 1976. Exacerbations of the disease were in 1976, 1977, 1979. X-ray revealed deforming spondylosis and osteochondrosis of the lumbar spine. In 1980, he had two exacerbations of the disease: from 24.09. to 10.31. He was treated on an outpatient basis by a neurologist and inpatiently in a factory hospital from 10.10. on 10/22. From 12.19. On December 31, 1980, he was outpatiently treated by a neurologist (physiotherapy, rheopirinum injections, B vitamins, exercise therapy). After undergoing electrotherapy treatment according to the method of V.D. Ragel (initial current 20 μA, final current 500 μA) in early 1981, no exacerbations have been registered to date. Help MSC number 3 signed by the head physician.

Patient M., born in 1927, outpatient card No. 10828-26. Since 1956, he suffers from chronic lumbosacral radiculitis. X-ray phenomena of deforming spondylosis and osteochondrosis of the lumbar region were detected. Exacerbations of the disease - annually. Treated on an outpatient basis and annually - sanatorium treatment. During an exacerbation in November 1981, he underwent a course of treatment with electrotherapy according to the method of V.D. Ragel. Exacerbation of diseases over the past period did not.

Patient A., born in 1928, outpatient card No. 33841-70. Since 1977, suffers from chronic lumbosacral radiculitis. X-ray of the lumbosacral region without pathology. Exacerbation of the disease in 1977, from 25.01 to 19.02. It was treated on an outpatient basis by a polyclinic neurologist (analgin, B vitamins in injections, massage, exercise therapy). In 1978, exacerbation from 10.05. on 25.05., was treated inpatiently in the hospital of the plant, and then on an outpatient basis, on 02.06. Physiotherapy, massage, novocaine blockade, analgesics, exercise therapy were used. According to the patient, at the same time he conducted electrotherapy according to the method of V.D. Ragel (initial current 15 μA, final current 500 μA). Further exacerbations of the disease are not registered. Help MSC number 3 signed by the head physician.

Patient M., born in 1940, under the supervision of Polyclinic No. 53 of the Vasileostrovsky District since 1976 regarding chronic lumbosacral radiculitis. On radiographs of the lumbosacral spine dated 12/05/78, the phenomena of deforming spondylosis with marginal bone growths of bodies 4-5 are noted. According to the patient's outpatient map, exacerbations of lumbosacral radiculitis were registered in 1976, 77, 78, 80. In 1978 - spa treatment in the resort of Hilovo. In November 1980, she underwent electrotherapy treatment according to the method of V.D. Ragel (initial current 20 μA, final current 500 μA). Since 1980, there was no exacerbation of lumbosacral radiculitis. Help of the city clinic number 53 signed by the head physician.

Patient B., living on line 14 V.O., house 11/88, apt. 3, went to the clinic number 4 of the hospital number 1 named. V.I. Lenin about sinusitis in June 1982 and in January 1983. Given the presence of a fluid level in the maxillary sinus, a puncture of the latter was suggested, but the patient did not appear one time, another time refused. In March 1983, he underwent electrotherapy treatment according to the method of V. D. Ragel (initial current 10 μA, final current 300 μA. Currently, there are no complaints. X-ray of the sinuses no. 04.10.103 without significant pathology. Help of the clinic for signed by the deputy chief physician of the city hospital No. 1 named after V.I. Lenin at the clinic No. 4.

At present, former patients working at the Baltic Shipyard have recovered and continue their normal working activities for many years: turner A. Syrokvash. - osteochondrosis, lumbosacral radiculitis, obliterating endoarthritis. Production master Fedotov V. - shoulder arthritis, arm muscle atrophy, asthmatic phenomena. Crane operator Levitskaya L.A. - lumbosacral radiculitis, arthritis of the hip joint with accompanying pain in the leg. Laureate of the USSR State Prize, deputy. Plant Director Antonyuk A.I. - Hip arthritis, numbness and leg atrophy. Painter Alymov M.G. - lumbosacral radiculitis, arthritis of the hip joint. Engineer Portnyansky G.P. - Osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, lumbosacral radiculitis, obliterating endoarthritis. Locksmith Sokolov A.A. - arthroparic form of psoriasis. Deputy Plant Director Zolotov V.I. - salt deposits. Driver Nikitin A.A. - osteochondrosis, arthritis of the shoulder joints, numbness of the hands. The chairman of the physical education plant Ragel V.D. - bronchomethiasis, lumbosacral radiculitis, numbness of the hands, sports injury to the shoulder joint. Gruzchik Isaev A.I. - arthritis of the knee joints. Heads of workshops: Lomovtsev Yu.I. - traumatic arthritis of the right knee joint and arthritis of the ankle joint. Shalnov N.F. - Atherosclerosis of the cerebral vessels, osteochondrosis of the cervical and thoracic, arthritis of the elbow and knee joints. Deputy Chief Designer A. Belov - osteochondrosis with radicular pain. Spear thrower, international class master of sports Kolosov G.V. - shoulder injury. Disabled Bolshakova A.M. - a local form of torsion dystonia, osteochondrosis of the cervical spine with radicular syndrome, spondioloarthrosis on the right. Levantov N.G. - shoulder arthritis, neuralgia. Trainer Krieger M.S. - arthritis of the knee joint. Accountant Galakhova V.A. - lumbosacral radiculitis of the hip joint, knee and ankle joints. Captain 1st Rank Klepikov A.E. - spondylosis of the cervicothoracic region. Head Production Maslikova V.V. - lumbosacral radiculitis, arthritis of the hip, knee and ankle joints, and many others. In total, more than 250 people aged 10 to 75 years were treated.

The recovery results are extremely stable, 6-8 years have passed after treatment, there are no relapses of the disease and negative consequences. The method has ease of use, extremely cheap, it can be used in any conditions where there is a positive temperature, in a hospital, clinic, train, plane, car, in the country, etc.

Compared with the prototype of the inventive method can successfully treat many diseases, compared with the method of exposure to biologically active points, for example, by A. with. No. 460648 of the claimed method allows not only to relieve pain, but also successfully treat advanced and chronic diseases.

Claims (2)

1. The method of electrotherapy of a person, in which they apply to the skin over the lesion with a constant current, not exceeding the threshold of acute pain, using electrodes applied to the body, characterized in that the electrodes are shorted before the current is applied, by adjusting an alternating resistor connected in series with a direct current source, set a short circuit current in the range of 10-60 μA, a negative electrode is applied to the oral mucosa, a positive point electrode to the skin in no lesion at the site of greatest pain, the initial current value is set between the thresholds of sensations and acute pain, which are determined by interrogation and the patient’s sensory responses, as the patient’s acuity decreases, the current gradually increases to 300-600 μA, not exceeding the threshold acute pain, and affect them at a given point for 0.5-1.5 minutes, after which they similarly act on another point in the area of the lesion. 2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that in the event of loss of sensitivity in the area of the lesion, they first affect the surrounding areas that have not lost sensitivity, thereby narrowing and eliminating the zone that has lost sensitivity, which is processed after restoration of sensitivity.