Term
| Transcutaneous electrical nerve stumulation |
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Definition
| used to refer to portable units for pain |
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Term
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Definition
| a unique type of pulsatile current, generally involves 4 electrodes for soft tissue repair. |
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Term
| the three main purposes of electrical stimulation in P.T. |
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Definition
| pain relief, muscle function, and tissue repair. |
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Term
| neuromuscular electrical stimulation |
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Definition
| for muscle strengthening and reduce spasms. |
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Term
| functional electrical stimulation |
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Definition
| NMES for functional activities |
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Term
| electrical muscle stimulation |
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Definition
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Term
| electrical stimulation for tissue repair |
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Definition
HGVS for edema and wound healing
IF for soft tissue repair. |
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