Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

What is Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation?

CATEGORY: Procedures

Electrical stimulation is a treatment modality utilized by physical therapists that uses an electrical current to cause a single muscle or a group of muscles to contract. This contraction helps strengthen injured muscles and promotes healing.

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How do members experience Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain 357 122
Complex regional pain syndrome type I 305 23
Complex regional pain syndrome type II 246 20
Failed back syndrome 153 14
Fibromyalgia 147 44

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Pain 6
Headaches 5
Muscle spasms 3
Pain in lower back 3
Uncomfortable 3
Dizziness 2

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 11
Moderate 13
Mild 54
None 191

Member evaluations

Sapphyr

evaluated on Jul 13, 2022

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

EEisme

evaluated on Jul 08, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for panic disorder: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild

Cotagirl

evaluated on May 05, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain: Major
  • Side effects: Mild
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