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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you experience muscle pain, it’s likely that your pain is the result of an injury, a strain, or overuse. Many chronic pain sufferers have discovered TENS Unit Therapy to be a drug-free, non-invasive approach to find relief from their muscle pain in the hips, legs, lower back, and arms.

When you curl up under the covers at night, you probably settle into your favorite position without thinking much about it. But could one sleep position be better than another? “We could argue that some are better than others,” says Rachel Salas, M.D. , an associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins

Electrodes are used to facilitate the conduction of an electrical signal into the body for rehabilitative or pain control purposes.They come in several alternative sizes and shapes. The most important goal for these devices is creating and maintaining a sound electrical connection between the patient’s skin and the device producing

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) is a treatment already being successfully used in many medical practices. Beyond its many current uses, PEMF has been found to have promise in a remarkable assortment of other disorders, including mental health, cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, autism, and diabetes.

There’s a lot of confusion around the differences with Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) devices. Most often with other electrotherapy and electrical stimulation (e-stim) devices. This is especially true for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) machines.  Although there are some similarities, there are also some very big differences in PEMF vs.