EMS uses 8 modalities for effective rehabilitation of patients with stroke, atherosclerosis and cerebral infarction or paralysis
EMS pulses are generated by a device and delivered through electrodes (pads adhered to the skin) to the middle of the muscle that needs to be stimulated.EMS pulses mimic action potentials (the stimulus needed to make a muscle contract) from the central nervous system. This repetitive muscle contraction and relaxation increases circulation (blood flow.) to the affected tissue area. Strength is improved by flexing and exercising weakened muscles, slowing the process of muscle atrophy.