Electrical Muscle Stimulation Physical

Electrical muscle stimulation physical

Electrical muscle stimulation physical uses a slightly stronger current than TENS to get muscles to contract. The unit’s electrodes (also placed on the skin near the affected muscles) cause rhythmic contractions. This can improve muscle strength if the user attempts to contract the muscle simultaneously.

EMS technology is more commonly used in physical therapy to prevent muscle atrophy or when there's a prolonged period of inactivity following surgery. It makes your body feel like it's buzzing all over when the suit's turned on.

The whole thing is powered by a battery pack that sits on your hip and connects via Bluetooth to an iPad. A trainer uses an app to specify which parts of your body start buzzing. Exercise routines can also be selected, as well as the intensity of your muscle contractions.

While Electrical muscle stimulation physical isn't new -- it's been around since the 18th century -- studies conducted in the 1960s and 1970s on athletes showed conflicting results that meant more studies were needed on its efficacy.

Bodytech Electrical muscle stimulation physical uses small electrodes placed on the jacket, then contact the skin. The electrodes are small, sticky pads that should come off with little discomfort at the end of the session.Several electrodes are placed around the area receiving treatment. Wires from the Bodytech jacket are attached to the pads. The device is wireless connected by bluetooth 4.2.

Steady streams of electrical pulses are delivered through the wires from the e-stim unit. For muscular stimulation, the pulses will reach the muscles, signaling them to contract.

Pulses aimed at the nervous system block the transmission of pain signals from reaching the spinal cord and brain. The pulses also stimulate the body to produce more natural pain-relieving chemicals called endorphins.

What does Electrical muscle stimulation physical treat?

Bodytech Electrical muscle stimulation physical may be appropriate for the following conditions:

*back pain

*cancer-related pain

*dysphagia (trouble swallowing)

*fibromyalgia

*joint pain

*arthritis

*muscle conditioning (mostly for athletes, such as long-distance runners)

*muscle injury from trauma or disease

*nerve inflammation

*poor muscle strength

*urinary incontinence

*spinal cord injury

*stroke

*surgery recovery

Researchers are also working on ways to use e-stim to help people with advanced multiple sclerosis walk again.

Why Electrical muscle stimulation physical Is Used?

Electrical stimulation is used for many reasons in PT. It can be used to administer medication for inflammation. Electrical stimulation may be used to contract muscles that are weak or not functioning well. Electrical muscle stimulation physical may also be used to help decrease pain or spasm.

There are some evidence and cases where Electrical muscle stimulation physical is used to help treat stubborn wounds. A PT who is a wound care specialist would be the professional who provides this treatment for you.

The big question in PT these days is: should electrical stimulation be used? Electrical stimulation is a relatively passive modality; you do nothing (or very little) while the treatment is being applied. Most successful rehab programs include active participation by the patient. Learning the right movements and exercises for your specific condition is key. For this reason, some professionals debate whether e-stim is something of value in PT. And some research shows that electrical stim offers very little in the way of improved functional outcomes. Other research indicates that some types of stimulation can be useful.

As the debate rages on, one thing is certain: you may encounter e-stim if you go to physical therapy, so knowing what it is and what to expect can be helpful.