What is EMS Therapy (Electric Muscle Stimulation)?

EMS therapy or electric stimulation therapy is a therapeutic treatment used for rehabilitation purposes by physiotherapist. EMS consists of using supervised electrical stimulation when treating muscle spasms and pain. EMS therapy can help treat injuries in areas such as damage to bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons.. It is also helpful in keeping muscles active especially after any type spinal cord injury or strokes.

EMS therapy imitates the natural way by which the body exercises its muscles. EMS works by transmitting unique electrical wavelengths. Electrodes attached to the skin are programmed to send impulses in order to make the muscles contract. EMS counts with various modes such as warm up, active recovery mode, and muscle calming which are very often helpful for patients who suffer chronic pain.

Common uses of EMS therapy include:

Muscle strengthening
Rehabilitation purposes
Preventing disuse muscle atrophy
Increasing local blood circulation
Relaxation of muscles

EMS therapy can be beneficial to all patients and should be supervised by a trained professionals. If you are interested in trying EMS therapy in your rehabilitation process, please give us a call or send us a message.

How Can PhysioChiroWellness Help?

At PhysioChiroWellness Integrated Health Centre our highly-skilled practitioners work together to create fully integrated health solutions that may include physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy, acupuncture, naturopathy, medical aesthetics amongst others. Visit one of our clinics in Mississauga, Ajax, Vaughan and Newmarket. Our professionals will work together towards achieving an optimal health for all our patients through a holistically approach when treating any condition or pain they may present.

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What is EMS Therapy (Electric Muscle Stimulation)?