Electrical Muscle Stimulation
EMS as Part of Your Injury Treatment & Rehabilitation
Electrical Muscle Stimulation, or EMS, uses controlled electrical impulses delivered through electrodes placed on the skin. At Chambers Medical Group, electrical stimulation may be incorporated into an individualized treatment program for certain musculoskeletal injuries when clinically appropriate.
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What Is Electrical Muscle Stimulation?
Electrical Muscle Stimulation is a therapeutic modality that delivers controlled electrical impulses through electrodes positioned on the skin. Depending on the type of stimulation and treatment goals, these impulses may interact with muscles and nerves in the treatment area.
Your Chambers Medical Group provider determines whether electrical stimulation is appropriate based on your injury, symptoms, examination findings and overall treatment plan.
How EMS May Support Treatment
Muscle Treatment
Electrical stimulation may be incorporated into care for certain muscular and musculoskeletal conditions.
Discomfort
Some forms of electrical stimulation may be used as part of a treatment program designed to help manage discomfort.
Muscle Tightness
Electrical stimulation may be used alongside other therapies when addressing muscle tightness or spasm.
Targeted Therapy
Electrodes can be positioned around a specific treatment area based on your provider's clinical assessment.
Rehabilitation Support
EMS may complement therapeutic exercise, chiropractic care and other rehabilitative modalities.
Individualized Care
Your provider determines the appropriate treatment approach based on your individual condition and recovery.
EMS & Auto Injury Care
- Muscular discomfort following injury
- Muscle tightness or spasm
- Neck and back muscle symptoms
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Soft-tissue treatment
- Rehabilitation following an automobile accident
Not Appropriate for Every Patient
Electrical stimulation is not appropriate for every condition or every patient. Your provider reviews your medical history, injuries and clinical findings before determining whether EMS should be incorporated into your care.
Your Treatment at Chambers
Evaluation
Your provider evaluates your injuries, symptoms and treatment needs following the accident.
Application
If appropriate, electrodes are positioned on the skin around the treatment area and controlled stimulation is applied.
Recovery
EMS may be combined with other therapies and rehabilitation as your treatment plan progresses.
Multiple Treatments. One Coordinated Plan.
An automobile accident can produce different types of injuries and symptoms, which is why recovery may involve more than one form of treatment.
At Chambers Medical Group, medical doctors, chiropractic physicians and rehabilitation professionals work within the same medical group. Your care may include therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation and other appropriate treatments based on your individual injuries and progress.
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Schedule an evaluation with Chambers Medical Group. Our team can assess your injuries and determine which treatment and rehabilitation options may be appropriate for you.
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