Posted February 10, 2025
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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Posted February 5, 2025
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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Posted February 3, 2025
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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Posted January 29, 2025
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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Posted January 15, 2025
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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Posted December 30, 2024
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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Posted December 26, 2024
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.
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Posted December 20, 2024
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
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Posted December 18, 2024
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
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Posted December 16, 2024
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.
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