What's Electrotherapy and How Does It Work?

Electrotherapy is the use of electrical impulses for therapeutic purposes. It applies electrical current to the body to stimulate nerves and muscles, promote healing, relieve pain, and improve various physical functions. Electrotherapy techniques are commonly used in physical therapy, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and aesthetic medicine.

 

Here are some common types of electrotherapy: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), and Microcurrent (MCR) Therapy.

Indications
  • Pain Management
  • Muscle Strengthening and Rehabilitation
  • Tissue Healing
  • Edema Reduction
  • Dysphagia Treatment
  • Foot Drop
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Body Sculpting
  • Skin Tightening
  • Scar reduction
  • Lymphatic Drainage
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FAQs
  • QAre there any restrictions of electrical stimulation therapy?
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    Conditions that are not compatible with electrotherapy:

    • Having electrical implants
    • Pregnant 
    • Having open skin wounds and eczema
    • Having sunburns or other types of burns
    • Having skin allergies or irritation 
    • Having operations recently
    • Having thrombosis and thrombophlebitis
    • Having atherosclerosis, blood circulation problems
    • Having high blood pressure
    • Having cardiovascular diseases 
    • Having bleeding disorders
    • Having internal organ diseases
    • Having abdominal and inguinal hernias
  • QWhat are the different types of electrotherapy devices available?
    A

    Longest Medical provides several types of electrotherapy devices. Here is their difference:

     

    MStim Reha LGT-231: a multi-functional electrotherapy device providing TENS and NMES. It can be used to help relieve chronic pain, improve muscle strength, and treat stress urinary incontinence. It is commonly used in medical settings for post-stroke rehabilitation: dysphagia treatment, muscle atrophy prevention and improvement.

     

    MStim Drop LGT-233: a wearable FES device to help treat foot drop and restore mobility.

     

    LGT-2320BE: a professional 12-channel EMS machine mainly used in beauty clinics to help people lost weight and get ideal body shape more efficiently. It also helps skin tightening and muscle building. 

  • QCan electrotherapy be used at home, or is it only for professional settings?
    A

    Longest Medical provides various kinds of electrotherapy devices. Except the EMS machine for body sculpting LGT-2320BE, others like TENS & NMES unit MStim Reha LGT-231 and FES unit MStim Drop LGT-233 can be used at home. However, consulting your doctor before use is recommended.

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