Electrical Stimulation Machines

Electrical stimulation has the ability to cut down on pain. When a PT uses this treatment modality, the therapist attaches an E-STEM DEVICE to the injured area of your body.There are two main types of e-stim devices. They include:

• TENS. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) uses low voltage electrical current to provide pain relief. It’s thought that the electrical impulses may help block pain receptors from being sent from your nerves to your brain.
• NMES. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) uses a device that sends electrical impulses to nerves. This causes your muscles to contract. It’s thought that the repeated muscle contractions can improve blood flow and help repair injured muscles.