TY - JOUR
T1 - Investigating the therapeutic efficacy of microcurrent therapy
T2 - a narrative review
AU - Jonik, Sarahrose
AU - Rothka, Andrew J.
AU - Cherin, Neyha
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2025/1/1
Y1 - 2025/1/1
N2 - Microcurrent (MIC) therapy is a non-invasive, low-intensive electrical modality that remains underutilized despite evidence supporting its therapeutic potential. With applications in chronic pain, wound healing, musculoskeletal injuries, deconditioning, and neuropsychological conditions, MIC offers a pain-free alternative to traditional electrotherapies. This narrative review compiles the current literature on MIC therapy, highlighting its physiological mechanisms, such as promoting cellular repair, modulating inflammation, and reducing pain, without inducing discomfort or muscle fatigue. Though more high-quality evidence is needed, this review examines the current evidence on MIC’s role in managing chronic and complex conditions across diverse healthcare environments and patient populations.
AB - Microcurrent (MIC) therapy is a non-invasive, low-intensive electrical modality that remains underutilized despite evidence supporting its therapeutic potential. With applications in chronic pain, wound healing, musculoskeletal injuries, deconditioning, and neuropsychological conditions, MIC offers a pain-free alternative to traditional electrotherapies. This narrative review compiles the current literature on MIC therapy, highlighting its physiological mechanisms, such as promoting cellular repair, modulating inflammation, and reducing pain, without inducing discomfort or muscle fatigue. Though more high-quality evidence is needed, this review examines the current evidence on MIC’s role in managing chronic and complex conditions across diverse healthcare environments and patient populations.
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U2 - 10.1177/20406223251361677
DO - 10.1177/20406223251361677
M3 - Review article
C2 - 40821620
AN - SCOPUS:105013631782
SN - 2040-6223
VL - 16
JO - Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease
JF - Therapeutic Advances in Chronic Disease
M1 - 20406223251361677
ER -