electronic muscle therapy
Electronic muscle stimulation can be used to help reduce acute or chronic pain. It can be used to improve tissue healing and target many problems of the muscles as well. These problems include muscle spasm, muscle weakness, healing muscle fibers and re-education to train a muscle to work properly after injury or surgery.
how electronic muscle stimulation works
This works by transmitting an electric current through the skin into the muscles and nerves. Depending on the settings of the machine, it can transmit a current to relieve pain or spasm. The unit can also be set to target a specific muscle or groups of muscles to assist in rehab and tone. It can also be used for abdominal fat burning.
"I have always suffered from an old rugby injury in my lower back and frequently visited Chiropractors.
Since using the EMS, this has given me instant pain relief and helps my quality of life. I would definitely recommend it"
Mr V, Bucks
equipment needed for electronic muscle stimulation
Electronic therapy consists of a control unit, two lead wires and two to four neurostimulation electrodes. The control unit has a timer, pulse width, pulse rate and sensory output knobs. The lead wires connect the control unit and the electrodes and transmit the electric current. The neurostimulation electrodes are the pieces of the equipment that attach to the skin and have a sticky feeling to them.
what to expect from electronic muscle stimulation
When you attach the electrodes, they will feel cold and sticky at first. When the unit is turned on, you may feel a range of sensations, including pins and needles, dull tingling, muscle twitching or full muscle contraction. These sensations will vary based on desired benefits and personal tolerance.
precautions
A person with a cardiac pacemaker, heart disease, palpitations or arrhythmia should not use electronic muscle stimulation. This therapy should not be used if pregnant.
