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  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
6,356 Views
12 Pages

29 January 2024

Various stimulation-based rehabilitation approaches have been proposed to alleviate tinnitus. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of a rehabilitation approach that simultaneously provides microcurrent and sound stimulation for tinnitus relief....

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,864 Views
19 Pages

18 September 2024

This study investigated the neuroprotective effects of peripheral nerve microcurrent stimulation therapy in a rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO). Twenty 8-week-old male Sprague Dawley rats weighing 300–330 g were categorised i...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue From Molecular Insights to Novel Therapies: Neurological Diseases)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
8,935 Views
20 Pages

Effectiveness of Frequency-Specific Microcurrent (FSM) Therapy and Relaxation in Adults with Distress: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

  • M. Graça Pereira,
  • Ana Mónica Machado,
  • Margarida Vilaça,
  • Susana Faria and ,
  • Isabela Monteiro and
  • Martim Santos
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Background: Somatic symptoms of stress are a major concern among the general population, given their severity and overall burden. Objectives: This pilot randomized controlled study (RCT) aimed to assess the effectiveness of frequency-specific microcu...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Psychological Diagnosis and Treatment of People with Mental Disorders)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,896 Views
15 Pages

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) presents a significant challenge due to its multifaceted nature, characterized by cognitive decline, memory loss, and neuroinflammation. Though AD is an extensively researched topic, effective pharmacological interventi...

(This article belongs to the Section Molecular Neurobiology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
10,152 Views
11 Pages

Effectiveness of Microcurrent Therapy for Treating Pressure Ulcers in Older People: A Double-Blind, Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial

  • Juan Avendaño-Coy,
  • Noelia M. Martín-Espinosa,
  • Arturo Ladriñán-Maestro,
  • Julio Gómez-Soriano and ,
  • María Isabel Suárez-Miranda and
  • Purificación López-Muñoz
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of microcurrent therapy for healing pressure ulcers in aged people. A multicentric, randomized clinical trial was designed with a sham stimulation control. The experimental group received an inter...

(This article belongs to the Section Aging)
  • Case Report
  • Open Access
494 Views
10 Pages

Clinical Application of Transcutaneous Microcurrent Therapy for an Acute Traumatic Contusion in a Special Operations Military Officer: A Case Report

  • Ignacio Aparicio-Arranz,
  • David Martín-Caro Álvarez,
  • Emilio Rodríguez-Ramos,
  • Ana Onate-Figuérez and ,
  • Juan R. Godoy-López and
  • Juan Avendaño-Coy
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

20 August 2026

Contusions are highly prevalent injuries in the armed forces. They can substantially impair physical performance, particularly in special operations forces, where operational readiness depends on maintaining a high level of physical fitness. Transcut...

(This article belongs to the Section Physiology and Pathology)
  • Review
  • Open Access
75 Views
15 Pages

5 November 2026

Aesthetic medicine uses both injectable treatments and energy-based interventions, including established higher-energy procedures that intentionally induce controlled tissue injury. This narrative review focuses on a narrower, less established area w...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Insights into Skin Health and Disease)
  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
7,283 Views
8 Pages

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a microcurrent toothbrush (approved by the US Food and Drug Administration [FDA]), which employs a superimposed alternating and direct electric current, named as a Proxywave® technology, similar to the intens...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Approach to Promoting Oral Health)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,248 Views
14 Pages

Clinical and Instrument-Based Evaluation of Plasma IQ Microcurrent Radiofrequency for Periorbital Skin Rejuvenation

  • Paweł Kubik,
  • Wojciech Gruszczyński,
  • Aleksandra Pawłowska,
  • Maciej Malinowski and ,
  • Brygida Baran,
  • Agnieszka Pawłowska-Kubik,
  • Łukasz Kodłubański and
  • Bartłomiej Łukasik
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Background: Non-surgical procedures utilizing microcurrent radiofrequency (RF) represent a non-invasive option for patients experiencing skin laxity and loss of firmness due to aging, hormonal changes, or weight fluctuations. Such treatments benefit...

(This article belongs to the Section Biomedical Engineering and Materials)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
8,731 Views
8 Pages

Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of microcurrent stimulation on pain, shoulder function, and grip strength in patients with rotator cuff repair. Materials and Methods: This randomized single-blind co...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
3,909 Views
16 Pages

Microcurrent-Mediated Modulation of Myofibroblasts for Cardiac Repair and Regeneration

  • Dipthi Bachamanda Somesh,
  • Karsten Jürchott,
  • Thomas Giesel,
  • Thomas Töllner and ,
  • Alexander Prehn,
  • Jan-Peter Richters,
  • Dragana Kosevic,
  • Jesus Eduardo Rame,
  • Peter Göttel and
  • Johannes Müller
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

Cardiovascular diseases are a significant cause of illness and death worldwide, often resulting in myofibroblast differentiation, pathological remodeling, and fibrosis, characterized by excessive extracellular matrix protein deposition. Treatment opt...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Research Progress on the Mechanism and Treatment of Cardiomyopathy)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,359 Views
14 Pages

Effects of Abdominal Microcurrent in the Consumption and Proportion of Energy Substrates during Aerobic Exercise: A Pilot Study

  • Rui Vilarinho,
  • Susana Miriam Faria,
  • Pedro Ribeiro Rocha Monteiro,
  • Cristina Melo and ,
  • Rubim Santos and
  • Andreia Noites
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Microcurrent therapy can increase lipolytic activity. However, it is unknown if the increased availability of lipids can influence the selection of energy substrates during a single session of aerobic exercise. We aimed to analyze the effect of micro...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
5,282 Views
10 Pages

Improving Sleep Quality and Well-Being in Institutionalized Older Adults: The Potential of NESA Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Treatment

  • Aníbal Báez-Suárez,
  • Virginia Báez-Suárez,
  • Laissa Saldanha,
  • Martín Vílchez-Barrera and ,
  • Andrea Hernández-Pérez and
  • Raquel Medina-Ramírez
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Background/Objectives: Ageing is associated with several cognitive, physical, and emotional changes, including a decrease in sleep quality and mental health issues. This study studies NESA (Spanish acronym for Neuromodulación Superficial Aplic...

(This article belongs to the Section Healthy Aging)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
6,080 Views
10 Pages

20 June 2023

The efficacy and frequency of physiotherapy in the prognosis of congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) that involves the entire sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle continues to be unclear. This study investigated the therapeutic effect of intensive inpat...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Rehabilitation of Children with Disabilities)
  • Review
  • Open Access
18 Citations
9,118 Views
22 Pages

Aesthetic Rehabilitation Medicine: Enhancing Wellbeing beyond Functional Recovery

  • Lorenzo Lippi,
  • Martina Ferrillo,
  • Luigi Losco,
  • Arianna Folli and ,
  • Marco Marcasciano,
  • Claudio Curci,
  • Stefano Moalli,
  • Antonio Ammendolia,
  • Alessandro de Sire and
  • Marco Invernizzi
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

5 April 2024

Although rehabilitation medicine emphasizes a holistic health approach, there is still a large gap of knowledge about potential interventions aimed at improving overall wellbeing through cosmetic interventions. Therefore, this narrative review invest...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Hot Topics and Innovations in Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery/Aesthetic Medicine)
  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
5,169 Views
15 Pages

Microcurrent and Gold Nanoparticles Combined with Hyaluronic Acid Accelerates Wound Healing

  • Carolini Mendes,
  • Anand Thirupathi,
  • Rubya Pereira Zaccaron,
  • Maria Eduarda Anastácio Borges Corrêa and ,
  • João V. S. Bittencourt,
  • Laura de Roch Casagrande,
  • Anadhelly C. S. de Lima,
  • Lara L. de Oliveira,
  • Thiago A. M. de Andrade and
  • Paulo Cesar Lock Silveira
  • + 8 authors+ 3 authors

15 November 2022

This study aimed to investigate the effects of iontophoresis and hyaluronic acid (HA) combined with a gold nanoparticle (GNP) solution in an excisional wound model. Fifty Wistar rats (n = 10/group) were randomly assigned to the following groups: exci...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Oxidative Stress in Inflammatory Skin and Tissue Disorders)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,568 Views
15 Pages

Impact of NESA Non-Invasive Neuromodulation on Sleep, Behavior, and Sensory Profile in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Fabiola Molina-Cedrés,
  • Raquel Medina-Ramírez,
  • Aníbal Báez-Suárez,
  • Martín Vílchez-Barrera and ,
  • Marlene García-Quintana,
  • Andrea Hernandez-Pérez,
  • Irene García-Rodríguez,
  • David Álamo-Arce and
  • Maria del Pilar Etopa-Bitata
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

24 November 2025

Background/Objectives: Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting up to 1.7% of the global population. Current interventions do not treat the root cause, prompting research into novel treatments like non-invasive neuromodula...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment)
  • Article
  • Open Access
1,697 Views
15 Pages

Electrotherapy Plus Photobiostimulation for the Treatment of Mild Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence

  • Teresa Maria Manni,
  • Desirèe De Vicari,
  • Mariachiara Palucci,
  • Alice Cola and ,
  • Marta Barba and
  • Matteo Frigerio
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

6 March 2026

Introduction: Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) are a very widespread clinical phenomenon and are known to affect millions of women worldwide, significantly impairing their quality of life. New technologies and innovations such as electrotherapy and phot...

(This article belongs to the Section Obstetrics & Gynecology)