Electrical stimulation therapy is a type of therapeutic treatment that uses electrical currents to stimulate nerves and muscles. Used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including pain, muscle weakness, and nerve damage.
Firstly, a standard electrical stimulation device utilizes self-adhesive electrodes placed around the affected area on the body. After that, the electrodes are then connected via wire leads to the unit, through which electricity can pass and ultimately interact with sensory and/or motor nerves. In addition, at Revolve we offer the latest technologies in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
We will be pleased to have you here at the clinic! We will do an evaluation to consider eletrical stimulation for your treatment. At Revolve Physiotherapy, we offer the latest technologies in physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
There are different types of electrical stimulation, including:
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): In this therapy, small electrodes are placed on the skin near the area of pain. Then, electrical impulses hit nerves to reduce pain.
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES): Uses electrical impulses to stimulate the muscles and improve muscle strength and function. Used for people with muscle weakness or paralysis due to injury, disease, or other medical conditions.
- Spinal cord stimulation: Involves implanting electrodes in the spinal cord to deliver electrical impulses to the nerves and reduce chronic pain.
Electrical stimulation has several potential benefits:
- Pain relief: Help to reduce pain, particularly chronic pain. It works by blocking pain signals to the brain and triggering the release of endorphins, which are natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body.
- Muscle strengthening and rehabilitation: Improve muscle strength and function, particularly in people with muscle weakness or paralysis due to injury, disease, or other medical conditions. It´s also used as part of a rehabilitation program after surgery or injury.
- Improved circulation: Better blood flow and oxygenation to the muscles, beneficial for people with circulatory problems or wounds that are slow to heal.
- Improved range of motion: Refine joint flexibility and range of motion, particularly in people with conditions such as arthritis or frozen shoulder.
- Reduced spasticity: It´s is a common problem for people with conditions such as multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy.
Electrical stimulation therapy is generally safe and you will do it with registered physiotherapist. However, it may not be suitable for everyone, so we will make a careful assessment of your case. Those with deep vein thrombosis, those who are pregnant, those with pacemakers, and those with impaired cognition would likely be advised against electrical stimulation.
At Revolve Phisiotherapy, you will meet the best team for your treatment in Milton. Call us now (905) 864.8181 and talk to one of ours specialist.