NMES

Neuromuscular Electrical StimulationRehab & Return to Sport

Electrical current used to make a muscle contract, often in rehab.

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation applies an electrical current through surface electrodes to make a muscle contract involuntarily. It is used in rehabilitation to maintain or rebuild muscle strength when voluntary contraction is limited — for example after knee surgery. Parameters such as pulse width and intensity affect how much force is produced and how comfortable it is.

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Blood Flow Restriction trainingElectromyography
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