Physical therapy is an important component of a comprehensive treatment of joints ( arthrosis, arthritis ) in Germany. Physiotherapy can accelerate the metabolism in tissues, improve microcirculation, relieve stiffness and other symptoms associated with inflammatory processes in the joints.

Electrophoresis for the treatment of joints in Germany - is a painless way of doing drugs in the body tissue by applying an electric current.

Phonophoresis for treatment of joints in Germany - this procedure is very similar to the electrophoresis, but instead of electric current used ultrasound. Phonophoresis significantly improves cell metabolism and local microcirculation. The action itself is capable of ultrasound to remove edema, have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.

UHF-therapy for the treatment of joints in Germany is also a kind of electrotherapy. The method was successfully used in German hospitals.