What is EMS?
E.M.S. (Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulator) devices are similar to T.E. N.S. units but have treatment capabilities beyond those of regular T.E.N.S. devices. Indications for E.M.S. include, muscle re-education, maintaining or increasing range of motion, relaxation of muscle spasm and muscle tension, prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy and edema reduction.

How does Neuromuscular Stimulator work?
Because the transdermal stimulation of nerves and muscles may be accomplished by electrical pulses this modality can help prevent disuse atrophy. Accordingly, incapacitated patients can receive therapeutic treatment to create involuntary muscle contractions thereby improving and maintaining muscle tone without actual physical activity.

Common candidates

• Patients recovering from cortical neuron lesion such as caused by a head trauma or stroke.
• Spinal cord injury patients.
• Orthopedic surgical patients receiving a prosthesis or an athlete recovering from a knee injury.
• Patients recovering from lower motor neuron disorders such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome.