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What is Ultrasound Therapy?

Ultrasound therapy remains a very popular therapy and pain treatment option today—even as several research studies have shown the treatment to be ineffective. So, why do people continue to use Ultrasound as a therapy and should you use it to treat pain, inflammation and other issues? The answer may simply

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How a TENS Unit can Help With Sore Muscles

Introduction to Sore Muscles: Causes and Symptoms Everyone has experienced the discomfort of sore muscles at some point. Whether it’s from an intense workout, a long day on your feet, or the natural process of aging, the pain can be pretty debilitating. Understanding why they occur starts with understanding why. Muscular

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What is Microcurrent Electrical Therapy?

Microcurrent Electrical Therapy (MET) is a relatively new form of electrotherapy used to treat a variety of conditions, including pain. MET was developed in the mid-to-late-1900s by researchers exploring the benefits of extremely low-level electrical currents on the body’s healing processes. Since then, MET has been used to treat a

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Using a TENS Unit for Hip and Knee Replacement Recovery

Hip and knee surgery may include procedures like joint replacements or cartilage repair, each with unique recovery challenges such as pain, swelling, and temporary stiffness. TENS machines can aid post-surgery recovery by providing non-medicated pain relief, reducing the need for stronger pain medications, and supporting the healing process when used properly.

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TENS Units and Conductive Garments

TENS Units and Conductive Garments: The use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) units for the treatment of chronic and/or post-surgical pain is well-documented. This information is widespread by doctors of various specialties. TENS units use a small electrical current delivered through the skin to nerves with the use of

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What is EMS Therapy & How it Can Help

What Is EMS Therapy & How It Can Benefit You Commonly used by physical therapists and chiropractors, electrical muscle stimulation or EMS therapy is used to treat various painful issues such as muscle strains, soft tissue injuries, and fibromyalgia symptoms. It is a painless treatment option that helps accelerate recovery,

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Can I Use a TENS Machine on my Frozen Shoulder?

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is the therapeutic application of electric current through the skin to stimulate nerves. TENS is an electrotherapeutic modality that helps with pain control. It has been used for acute and chronic pain conditions. TENS units administer pulsed electrical stimulation to the skin’s surface using electrodes. These electrical

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Using a TENS Unit for Labor Pain

What is a TENS machine? A TENS machine or unit is a small device, often battery operated, that is used to manage both acute and chronic pain. The unit has wires connected to electrodes that are placed on the skin. The electrodes deliver low voltage electrical currents to targeted body parts to control pain

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Total Knee Replacement and TENS

Written by Dr. Robert Donaldson  in Total Knee Replacement As a physical therapist, having used TENS units to help all kinds of patient’s pains on almost every body part, I was introduced to how powerful a TENS unit can be about 40 years ago, early in my career. A senior citizen presented to

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The Difference Between TENS and EMS Units

TENS and EMS are two physical therapy techniques that may help treat pain or stimulate muscle contractions. Both are sometimes called electrical stimulation (e-stim). In this article, we’ll look at the key similarities and differences between TENS and EMS units, what they’re used for, and whether they’re safe to use. Read

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Say Goodbye to Sore Muscles with TENS!

As an athlete or fitness enthusiast, you know that muscle soreness is common. It’s a sign that you’ve pushed your limits and challenged your body to adapt and grow. That’s where TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) comes in. In this article, you’ll learn how TENS can revolutionize muscle recovery and help

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Help With Neck Pain

Finding the right neck pain treatment is not easy–especially today with such a range of options available. But it is as important as ever. Getting relief for your neck pain can mean the difference between leading a happy, fulfilling life, and dealing with the suffering day to day. Neck pain is

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Can TENS Help with Plantar Fasciitis?

If you have ever experienced sharp pain in the heel of your foot, you may be suffering from a condition called plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a common foot ailment caused by inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot, connecting

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Spinal Health & Ways to Keep it Healthy

Imagine walking into a building and finding out that the router was down and communication between different sections of the building was slow because of it. On top of that, there was damage to the central support beam, making it more prone to outside damage. This isn’t a building anyone

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