AIM

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ToStimulate the
the
Muscle using muscle
APPRATUS REQUIRED stimulator
1. Muscle Stimulator kit
2. Connecting cables
THEORY

Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is a type of electrotherany stimulates a muscle contraction using
electrical impulses in order strengthen weak muscles, reduce swelling, relieve pain and help hcal wounds.
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)uses high intensities that cause excitation of peripheral
nerves to produce a muscle contration. The impulses are generated by a device and delivered through
electrodes (pads that adhere to the skin) over the middle of the muscles that require stimulating. The
contract) coming
impulses from EMS mimic the action potential (stimulus required to make the muscle
from the central nervous system. This causes the muscles to contract.
USES
NMES which include:
There are several uses for EMS and
used at low levels to reduce the amount of pain you experience. This can
Pain relief. EMS can be
releasing natural pain-killers called
amount of pain signals to the brain or
be done by modulating the
endorphins. different intensities to stimulate a muscle or help
used at
Muscle contraction. EMS can be
Examples of this type of therapy include:
maintain muscle tone. muscle tone in the shoulder to
improve function
used to maintain some
Eollowing astroke, EMS can be
and reduce pain.
pelvic floor muscles.
incontinence, EMS may be usedto contract the
To treat urinary muscles in thethigh to increase strength.
EMS can be used to stimulatethe
Following surgery,
 STIMULATOR
MUSCLE
STUDY OF

From To
Brain Brain
Motor
Neurons

Sensory
Neuron

Sensory
Neuron

EMS
BENEFITS

Decreasing pain
Promote tissue healing
Increase muscle strength
Maintaining and regaining muscle activity
Procedure
1. Connect the output to DSO.
2. Switch on the equipment and draw the output waveform for
different intensity and
duration
3. Change the connection to mode
4. Draw the output waveform for different intensity and
duration