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Electrotherapy is a method of treating diseases and medical disorders using electricity, direct or alternating current, at various voltages, amperage levels, and pulsing frequencies, or using electromagnetic waves of various frequencies, wavelength, or pulse patterns. Electrotherapy has been used since the 1800's to treat many kinds of diseases and disorders.
See also: Electricity as Therapy or Treatment; Snakebite, Electrotherapy;
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International Union of Medical and Applied Bioelectrography
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