Whether you are recovering from a accident, who is facing the pain of Fibromyalgia or who has decided to tone the legs, buttocks and abdomen, you may benefit from a physical therapy called "electrical stimulation ".
THEelectro stimulator sends mild electrical impulses through the skin to help and stimulate muscles or manipulate nerves to reduce pain.
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What is electrostimulation?
THEelectrostimulation uses electrical impulses to mimic the action of signals from neurons, cells of the nervous system; these mild electrical currents target the muscles and nerves.
This therapy sends signals to the muscles on which the electro-stimulator is placed, causing repeated muscle contractions; blood flow improves, thus helping to repair injured musclesiea make them stronger through repeated cycles of contraction and relaxation.
Electrical stimulation it can also "train" the muscles to respond to the body's natural signals to contract; this is a particularly useful advantage for anyone who has suffered a serious injury or stroke and needs to relearn basic motor functions.
What are the main types of electrostimulators?
The two main types of electrostimulator are:
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator: can be used for long-term chronic pain; the electrodes are placed on the skin near the source of the pain. Signals are sent through nerve fibers to block or reduce pain
- Electric muscle stimulator: This stimulator uses a stronger electrical current to make muscles contract; the unit's electrodes, placed on the skin near the affected muscles, cause rhythmic contractions; this improves the force muscle and tones the chosen muscle.
Other types of electrostimulator:
- Electric stimulator for tissue repair: helps reduce swelling, increase circulation and accelerate wound healing
- Interferential current: stimulates the nerves to reduce pain
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulator: stimulates the nerves in the muscles to restore function and strength, prevent muscle atrophy and reduce spasms
- Functional electrical stimulator: involves a unit implanted in the body to provide long-term muscle stimulation to preserve function and motor capacity
- Spinal cord stimulator: uses an implantable device to relieve pain.
If you are interested in using one of these electrostimulators, Always contact your doctor first who will be able to indicate the best one in your case and give you the appropriate instructions before use.
How does the electrostimulator work?
Electrostimulation uses small electrodes placed on the skin; the electrodes are small, sticky pads that should easily detach from the skin at the end of the session.
Several electrodes are placed around the area receiving the treatment and constant flows of electrical flows are delivered through the cables; the electric current will start at a low level and gradually increase.
The subject will perceive a tingling sensation at the site; depending on the type of stimulation, you may feel a muscle contraction or repeated contractions.
Each session can last 5 to 10 minutes depending on the condition to be treated.
What pathologies does electrostimulation treat?
Electrostimulation can be used for the following pathologies:
- Backache
- Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
- Fibromyalgia
- Articolar pains
- Arthritis
- Muscle conditioning
- Muscle injuries
- Inflammation of the nerves
- Poor muscle strength
- Surgical recovery
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