Electrotherapy Collection

Jean Martin Charcot's electrotherapy clinic
5311887 Jean Martin Charcot's electrotherapy clinic; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Jean Martin Charcot's electrotherapy clinic at the Salpetriere, Paris, founded 1877)

Electropathic Battery Belt, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Electropathic Battery Belt, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Electrotherapy of the Salpetriere, here the electric baths and localized electrification in 1887 (engraving)
XEE3614285 Electrotherapy of the Salpetriere, here the electric baths and localized electrification in 1887 (engraving) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti

Electrotherapy at the Salpetriere: diagnosis by Dr. Vigouroux in 1887 (engraving)
XEE3614284 Electrotherapy at the Salpetriere: diagnosis by Dr. Vigouroux in 1887 (engraving) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti

Baths and treatment with electricity (colour litho)
6032040 Baths and treatment with electricity (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Golden Remedy or Electrical Panacea, 1818 (coloured etching)
CHT203382 The Golden Remedy or Electrical Panacea, 1818 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Harness Electropathic Battery Belt advert, 1893. A print from the Black and White magazine of Christmas 1893

Electrotherapy, 1900
Electrotherapy. Historical artwork of 19th-century patients being treated with electrotherapy. A wide variety of electrotherapy treatments were invented following the discovery of electricity in

Chiropractic treatment
MODEL RELEASED. Chiropractic treatment. Chiropractor using electrotherapy to treat a complaint in her patients knee. The machine she is using combines ultrasound and electrotherapy

TENS pain relief unit
MODEL RELEASED. TENS pain relief unit. Twenty five year old woman using a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit to relieve pain in her back

Jean Jallabert (1712-1768)
Jean Jallabert, professor of physics and mathematics at Geneva, investigating the effects of points and knobs on electrical discharges

Electric Light Bath
An electric light bath in the Bilz Sanatorium, Berlin. " The copious perspiration promotes increased assimilation efficacious in cases of gout asthma, etc." Early sunbed ?

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Electrotherapy: A Journey Through Time and Healing Step back in time to the late 19th century, where the Salpetriere Hospital in Paris became a hub of innovation for medical treatments. Electrotherapy emerged as a groundbreaking technique, offering hope and relief to patients suffering from various ailments. In 1887, an engraving captures the essence of this revolutionary practice at the Salpetriere. Electric baths and localized electrification were administered, providing rejuvenation and healing to those in need. Dr. Vigouroux utilized electrotherapy for diagnosis purposes, further advancing its potential. The vibrant litho illustration showcases baths and treatment with electricity - a vivid depiction of how this method brought color back into people's lives. It was considered nothing short of a golden remedy or electrical panacea during that era; an etching from 1818 beautifully portrays society's fascination with this newfound therapy. Fast forward to 1893 when advertisements for Harness Electropathic Battery Belt flooded newspapers, promising relief from pain through electrotherapy. This portable device allowed individuals to experience its benefits wherever they went – truly empowering them on their journey towards wellness. By the turn of the century, electrotherapy had become more refined and widely practiced. Its applications expanded beyond traditional medicine; chiropractic treatment embraced this innovative approach too. The repetitive images depicting chiropractic sessions highlight how it became an integral part of holistic healthcare practices worldwide. One cannot overlook TENS pain relief units either – compact devices designed specifically for targeted pain management using electric currents safely controlled by professionals or even at home under guidance. Throughout history, pioneers like Jean Jallabert (1712-1768) paved the way for modern-day electrotherapy advancements we benefit from today. Their relentless pursuit of knowledge laid foundations upon which researchers continue building breakthroughs in medical science every day. Electrotherapy has come a long way since those early engravings at Salpetriere Hospital.