Epilepsy
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Although some patients with epilepsy are fine when treated with electrotherapy, there are reports of people reacting badly to electrical stimulation if they do have some form of epilepsy. Caution is advised if the patient has ever had any form of epilepsy, even if it is now under control--but especially if the epilepsy is active.
Cancer
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There is controversy regarding the use of electrotherapy in the presence of cancer, even with patients who have a history of cancer. However, unless the cancer is active and current, it may be possible to use electrotherapy with the patient. Caution should be taken, however, not to stimulate malignant tumors or areas of possible malignancy.
Skin Injuries
It is the professional determination of your Physical Therapist to decide when and how he/she will include this technique in your treatment plan.
Most likely the Electrical Stimulation will be in addition to therapeutic exercises or manual therapy techniques that your therapist will choose to best treat you.