Types of effect | Mechanisms | Outcomes |
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Anti-inflammatory effect | Activation of microcirculation | Elimination of oedema |
Prostaglandin level changes | ||
Equalisation of osmotic pressure | ||
Stabilisation of lipid peroxidation | Reactivation of superoxide dysmutase and catalase | Reduction of lipid peroxidation |
Analgesic | Activation of neuron metabolism and endorphin level growth | Increase pain threshold |
Reparation of wound stimulation | ATP accumulation | Defective epithelisation |
Activation of cellular metabolism | Protein and collagen synthesis | |
Increase proliferation of fibroblasts and other cells | Capillary formation | |
Immune response stimulation | Increase proliferation of immune modifying cells | |
Accelerate maturation of immune modifying cells. | ||
Reflexogenic effect | Excitation of nerve centres | Stimulation of physiological functions |