Columbus Electric Muscle Stimulation

Electric muscle stimulation in Columbus, the technique commonly referred to as “EMS,” involves the elicitation of muscle contraction through use of electric impulses. Columbus electric muscle stimulation is generated by a device which is connected to electrodes; these are placed directly onto the skin in direct proximity to the muscles being treated. The impulses administered through Columbus electric muscle stimulation mimic the action potential of the central nervous system; this causes the muscles to contract. EMS, under the keen supervision of Columbus chiropractor, Dennis Schone, DC, can be both a form of muscle training, as in during physiotherapy, and a form of electrotherapy. Most doctors agree that EMS, when used in conjunction with proper training exercises, can be an effective technique for sports training.

Although electric muscle stimulation in Columbus is widely used and effectual, EMS was first researched during the 19th and 20th century. Today, EMS is considered to be a reliable cause of adaptation, that is, a “training” of muscle fibers. Therefore, it is important to consider that Columbus electric muscle stimulation can be used as both a therapeutic and training tool. Muscle fibers are comprised of different characteristics, and can therefore be used to activate differing types of EMS. Modifications of electric muscle stimulation in Columbus include the incorporation of different types of patterns — which are often referred to as programs or protocols — cause a different response from the contraction of varying fiber types.
EMS is most often used to prevent and treat atrophy — which is caused by the prolonged disuse of muscle fibers. When a person experiences a traumatic musculoskeletal event, such as a surgery or a mobility-limiting illness, muscles can diminish quite quickly in size and strength. Electric muscle stimulation in Columbus can address your atrophy concerns and help rehabilitate your muscles back to their original — if not better — athletic form. Among the varying uses of EMS can include:

• Treatment of muscle spasms
• Prevention of disuse atrophy
• Retardation of disuse atrophy
• Increasing blood circulation
• Muscle re-education, including range-of-motion training
• Immediate post-surgical  prevention of venous thrombosis (clotting in the calf)

If you have questions about Columbus electric muscle stimulation, and whether it can be of use to you, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Schone or his staff at HealthFirst Chiropractic. We consider communication to be one of our most valuable assets; therefore speaking directly with our Wellness Partners is one of our staff’s most enjoyable responsibilities. So don’t wait. Pick up the phone and call us today!

Electric Muscle Stimulation in Columbus