Neuromuscular and Muscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) is a modality that sends electrical impulses to nerves which causes the muscles to contract mimicking the action potential coming from the central nervous system. It may be applied during functional movement or without functional movement.
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A TENS unit uses a mild electrical current to reduce pain. Providers use this therapy to treat conditions like osteoarthritis, tendinitis and fibromyalgia.
NMES is applied to improve muscle strength of weak foot dorsiflexor muscles, reduce foot drop, and decrease plantar muscle spasticity. By addressing these ...
Feb 24, 2023 · The therapeutic mechanism of electrical stimulation may be to reduce muscle atrophy and promote muscle reinnervation by increasing the ...
Functional electrical stimulation is a treatment that sends electrical impulses to your muscles and nerves to make them move.
Read about transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a method of pain relief that involves the use of a mild electrical current.
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