What is Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation?
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TYPES:Generic: Neuromuscular Electrical StimulationBrand:
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
| 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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