Electrical muscle stimulation is a type of electrical stimulation. It is a physical therapeutic procedure where intense electrical pulses directed to the skin excite the injured muscles causing rhythmic contraction of muscles. It enhances muscle strength when the muscle contraction is done simultaneously. It is a pain-free procedure that speeds the recovery and relieves pain or other uncomfortable symptoms.
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Is EMS effective for kneecap problems?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18-year-old. My weight is 125.6 lbs I am facing a knee cap problem since I was ten years old. My knee muscles are too weak, so the doctor asked me to use EMS. Should I use it, and is it effective? If it is, then which one should I use and how? Also, does it have side effects? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your concern. In my opinion, you can use EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) if your doctor prescribed it. It should be used twice daily, and you need to top it with a simple knee-strengthening exercise. For a proper prescription of knee stabilization exercise... Read Full »
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