We hope this newsletter finds you in good health and high spirits! As advocates for your well-being, we at LifeMotion are always on the lookout for innovative solutions to enhance your recovery journey. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to a remarkable tool that can revolutionize post-surgery recovery and pain management: the HiDow EMS (or TENS) unit.
Commonly referred to as TENS (transcutaneous electronic nerve stimulator) units, electronic muscle stimulators pack a little more neuromuscular magic than a feel good tingle. Don’t get us wrong, TENS units have a powerful place for pain relief by disrupting pain signals sent to the brain with those delightful tingles we have all come to love, but we want you to feel good and stay feeling good even after the machine is powered down. EMS units like the HiDow deliver electrical impulses to specific muscle groups being treated, mimicking the natural contraction pathway produced by the central nervous system.
This means we can re-train how muscles fire! Muscles need help to fire if:
- they have atrophied due to disuse or a neurological condition
- been strained during a training session
- or the mind-muscle connection was disrupted due to surgery.
The best part? EMS simultaneously provides pain control while the muscles are reactivating! We are all about win-wins at LifeMotion!
It can be daunting to think about starting physical therapy after a major surgery like a joint replacement or ACL repair. We all have heard that old adage that PT actually stands for “pain and torture,” but we are all about busting stereotypes by using cutting edge technology and techniques to give you the lasting results you want.
Research has shown that activating the quadriceps muscle group following a total knee replacement is key to restoring muscle strength and range of motion after surgery. Starting off with activating the quads with an EMS unit can improve functional outcomes like walking and stair climbing long-term. Following ACL repairs, activating large leg muscle groups early can improve stability in the knee and reduce the risk of reinjury. As always, EMS + targeted exercises will get the best results!
Our expert physical therapists are committed to personalized care tailored to your unique needs. If you’re considering integrating EMS therapy into your rehabilitation or pain management plan, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with one of our skilled practitioners. During your visit, we’ll assess your condition, discuss your goals, and develop a comprehensive treatment plan that may include the use of an EMS unit.
