In this method, pain and edema therapies are performed by using therapeutic ultrasonography, diadynamia, TENS, infrared radiation, vacuum, hot and cold applications, waist-neck traction and short-wave diathermy devices. Muscular stimulations conducted with a view to strengthening the weak muscles, preparing them for exercise, or protecting the post-exercise tonus are also a part of this method.
Electrotherapy method provides an effective therapy if and when applied together with exercises and other rehabilitation methods.