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Electro
Muscle Stimulation
Q: What is Electro-Muscle Stimulation?
A: It is a special form of
electrical current that is administered at the site of soft tissue
injury, especially muscles, for the blocking of pain.
Q: How does Electro-Muscle
Stimulation work?
A: Small amounts of electrical
current are induced into the tissues for the purpose of reducing
swelling. This widely used technique safely strengthens muscles
and helps reduce painful symptoms.
Q: What does Electro-Muscle
Stimulation feel like?
A: Patients generally feel
a slight tingling sensation at first. Since your body may become
accustomed to the initial setting, the intensity may be raised
during the course of your 1-=20 minute treatment, for maximum
healing effect.
Q: Why is Electro-Muscle Stimulation
used?
A: Electro-Muscle Stimulation
has been used as an effective form of pain relief. It is recommended
in cases in which pain is accompanied by swelling and inflammation.
Patient Benefits
* Reduces pain sensation
* Helps decrease swelling
* Promotes general muscle tone
* Speeds the healing process
Many painful symptoms can be
relieved with the application of Electro-Muscle Stimulation.
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