What does EMS mean?
EMS is the abbreviation of the term “electrical muscle stimulation”, a therapeutic method intended for the re-establishment of normal muscular functions. Light electrical pulses cause contraction of the muscle. EMS facilitates the strengthening of atrophied, weakened or immobilised muscles. This therapy is clinically recognized and widespread.
When is EMS used?
- Prevention or retardation of disuse muscle atrophy
- Muscle rehabilitation, toning and de-toning of selected muscles of muscle groups
- Relaxation of muscle spasm
- Muscle re-education
- Improving local blood circulation
- Maintain or increase range of motion
- Treatment of post stroke related paralysis
- Management of acute or chronic oedema
- Musculoskeletal pain
What are the advantages of EMS treatment?
- Clinically tested
- Non-invasive
- Effective increase in muscle strength
- Accelerated post operative rehabilitation
- Drug free and safe to use
- Well tolerated
- Can be used in the clinic, at home or in the office
- Can be used at any time as required.
What EMS devices are offered by neurotech®?
- Polystim XP®: easy and simple, with five easy-to-use programmes.
- PolyStim PLUS®: multipurpose, effective, ten programmes covering a broad spectrum of indications, including the treatment of pain.
- Kneehab® with Multipath, EMS State of the Art
When is the use of a Electrical-Stimulation current not recommended?
People with implanted electronic instruments (e.g. a pacemaker) or those suffering other symptoms of cardiac disease, injury or abnormality (e.g. disorders of the cardiac rhythm) must always seek the authorization of their medical doctor or specialist before using electro-stimulation. The safety of electrical muscle stimulation has not been tested in pregnant women or in people suffering from epilepsy – therefore as a precaution, its use is not recommended. Cancer patients should check carefully with their treating physician before using Electrical stimulators. Please carefully follow the recommendations appearing in the instructions for use supplied with every neurotech product. neurotech® may not be held responsible for the safety, reliability and performance of its devices unless they are used in accordance with the recommendations. For further information on risks and secondary effects, contact your doctor.
What should I do if my device is defective?
Please contact your distributor or local neurotech® retailer; in the event of direct purchase, contact us directly.
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