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Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is a physiotherapy technique that uses controlled electrical impulses to contract muscles, improving strength, endurance, and recovery. Electrodes placed on the skin deliver impulses that mimic natural nerve signals, causing muscle contractions similar to voluntary movements. This therapy is widely used for muscle rehabilitation after injury, post-surgical recovery, and strength training in weakened muscles. It is especially beneficial for conditions like muscle atrophy, paralysis, sports injuries, and post-stroke rehabilitation.
EMS enhances blood circulation, reducing muscle stiffness and preventing deep vein thrombosis in immobile patients. It also helps in neuromuscular re-education, training the muscles to respond correctly after prolonged disuse. The intensity and frequency of the impulses are adjusted according to the patient’s condition and treatment goals. Each session typically lasts 15 to 30 minutes, with noticeable improvements in muscle tone, coordination, and overall function over time. EMS is safe, non-invasive, and often combined with other physiotherapy techniques for a comprehensive rehabilitation approach. Our best physiotherapists at Manipal Clinics Begur provide specialised EMS therapy, ensuring targeted muscle rehabilitation under expert supervision.
Below are the key services offered under EMS therapy:
Muscle Strengthening: Helps rebuild muscle strength in weak or atrophied muscles. Enhanced endurance and supports better movement control.
Neuromuscular Re-education: Restores proper muscle function after nerve damage or disuse. It improves coordination and helps retrain muscles for daily activities.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Aids recovery by preventing muscle loss and enhancing mobility. Reduces stiffness and supports a faster return to normal function.
Pain Relief & Circulation Boost: Reduces discomfort and increases blood flow to accelerate healing. Promotes oxygen supply to tissues for faster recovery.
Sports Injury Recovery: Speeds up muscle repair and prevents stiffness in athletes. It also helps them regain strength and flexibility to return to sports safely.
Prevention of Muscle Atrophy: Maintains muscle activity in patients with limited mobility or paralysis. Reduces the risk of joint contractures and muscle wasting.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is a physiotherapy technique that uses controlled electrical impulses to contract muscles, improving strength, endurance, and recovery. Electrodes placed on the skin deliver impulses that mimic natural nerve signals, causing muscle contractions similar to voluntary movements. This therapy is widely used for muscle rehabilitation after injury, post-surgical recovery, and strength training in weakened muscles. It is especially beneficial for conditions like muscle atrophy, paralysis, sports injuries, and post-stroke rehabilitation.
