11.3 - Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)

Question 1

What kinds of muscles are targeted in Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)?

Answer 1

Generalized muscles

Question 2

How can specific muscles be electrically stimulated?

Answer 2

Hook electrodes

Question 3

What is Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)?

Answer 3

Administering small electrical impulses to swallowing muscles to stimulate nerves or nerve endings in the muscle beneath the skin through electrodes attached to the skin

Question 4

What are the benefits of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)?

(3)

Answer 4

Accelerates muscle strengthening/ prevents atrophy

Accelerates cortical reorganization (especially after stroke)

Increases the effectiveness of exercise therapy, range of motion, & local blood circulation

Question 5

Which Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) is FDA approved?

Answer 5

VitalStim