Electrical muscle stimulation

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Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), also known as neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) or electromyostimulation, is the elicitation of muscle contraction using electric impulses. The impulses are generated by a device and delivered through electrodes on the skin in direct proximity to the muscles to be stimulated.

Pronunciation

Electrical Muscle Stimulation: /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl ˈmʌsəl stɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/

Etymology

The term "Electrical Muscle Stimulation" is derived from the English words "electrical" (pertaining to electricity), "muscle" (a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in a human or animal body that has the ability to contract), and "stimulation" (encouragement of something to make it develop or become more active).

Usage

Electrical Muscle Stimulation is used for various purposes in physical therapy. It can help prevent muscle atrophy due to disuse or neuromuscular imbalance, which can occur after musculoskeletal injuries or neurological conditions. It is also used in training and rehabilitation, to enhance muscle strength and endurance, and in the treatment of pain and inflammation.

Related Terms

  • Electrode: A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance, or region.
  • Muscle Contraction: The activation of tension-generating sites within muscle fibers.
  • Neuromuscular: Relating to or affecting both nerves and muscles.
  • Physical Therapy: The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise.
  • Musculoskeletal Injuries: Injuries or disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal discs.
  • Neurological Conditions: Medical conditions that affect the nervous system, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease.

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