5 EMS

Question 1

EMS

Answer 1

Electrical Muscle Stimulation.

Question 2

WHAT IS EMS (4)

Answer 2

Stimulate nerves and muscles for:
Muscle contraction and relaxation.
Pain modulation.
Soft tissue and bone healing.
Ion motion.

Question 3

CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMS

Answer 3

Better current flow occurs through warmed, moist skin.

Question 4

EMS PLACEMENTS

Answer 4

Over muscle belly.

Question 5

WHEN TO USE EMS (5)

Answer 5

Pain management.
Stimulate an active contraction when the patient can’t.
Muscle strengthening.
Muscle re-education.
Reduce muscle spasm.

Question 6

PARAMETERS FOR EMS (5)

Answer 6

Intensity: selected by the patient.
Ramp: 3-5 seconds for ramp up, 2-3 seconds for ramp down.
On/off time: Only increasing intensity when the machine is on.
Pulse frequency: Hz or pps.
Pulse duration: in microseconds.

Question 7

CONTRAINDICAITONS TO EMS (4)

Answer 7

cardiac pacemakers
abdomen of pregnant woman
absence of sensation
over superficial metal implants

Question 8

PRECAUTIONS FOR EMS (5)

Answer 8

obesity
decrease in sensation
skin conditions
metal
unreliable