EPTE, PNE and EPI therapy

FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen offers EPTE and PNE therapy. EPTE and PNE therapy stand for percutaneous electrolysis therapy and is an innovative treatment method for short-term and long-term problems affecting tendons, muscles and joints.

What exactly does it entail?

During an EPTE treatment, FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen uses electrical current, a fine needle and ultrasound. The needle delivers electrical current directly into the damaged tissue, which, through various factors, stimulates the production of growth hormone and promotes tissue repair. You can think of EPTE therapy as a treatment that boosts your body’s own ability to heal. 

The needle used in this form of treatment is similar to an acupuncture needle. As a result, this form of treatment is virtually painless. Both the insertion of the needle and the electricity are usually not felt by the client, but may be experienced as a slightly uncomfortable sensation. Within 3-5 treatments, the pain is significantly alleviated.

Benefits of EPTE therapy

EPTE therapy stimulates healing in cases of tendon inflammation where the body’s own recovery process has come to a halt. This is a common occurrence in chronic inflammation. EPTE reverses this process, thereby restoring the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Other benefits include:

  • It is (relatively) pain-free
  • Highly efficient
  • Innovative treatment method
  • Rapid recovery from tendonitis;
  • Treatment directly at the pain site;
  • Relief of pain within 3-5 treatments
  • High demonstrable effectiveness in long-term chronic tendonitis
  • Local treatment applied directly to the affected tissue
  • No impairment of healthy tissue
  • The chance of recurrence is minimal
A physiotherapist using an ultrasound scanner on a patient’s knee
Ultrasound treatment at physiotherapist for muscle and joint accurate diagnostics.

Which (pain-related) symptoms do EPTE, PNE and EPI therapies help to treat?

FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen primarily uses EPTE therapy for clients who have sustained tissue damage or for whom a previous treatment method has proved ineffective. Following the EPTE treatment, we may apply a compression bandage and/or tape the surrounding muscles where necessary. 

EPTE therapy can be used to treat (chronic) inflammation associated with, amongst other things:

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