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TENS & EMS
TENS machines relieve all types of pain. TENS machines are medical devices that stimulate sensory nerve endings to block the pain signals from reaching the pain centre located in the brain. Additionally to blocking of the pain, TENS stimulate production of endorphins that cause the feeling of wellbeing. TENS therapy has been researched for many years and is proven to be effective and safe for home use. TENS function is often incorporated into electro muscular stimulators (EMS) designed to tone, rehabilitate, regenerate and build up muscle fibres after injuries, after stroke or during physical training.
In the TENS & EMS section we present to you a wide selection of modern affordable TENS machines and EMS stimulators available from Win Health.
& EMS Devices
- TENS - Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation - Tens Machines
- EMS - Electric Muscular Stimulation - Stimulator Devices
TENS Machines
Tens machines are electrotherapy devices for pain relief. Tens machines are used for many years successfully by many people to treat pain.
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) has been designed to stimulate sensory nerve endings in order to decrease perception of pain. The electric stimulus emitted by a tens machine blocks pain signals that travel from peripheries along the nerves to the central nervous system. Additionally, Tens machine stimulation of the nerve fibres with mild electrical impulses can modify pre-existing sensations and change our perception of discomfort and pain.
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Neurotrac TENS & Muscle Rehabilitation STIMs leaflet The electric stimulus emitted by tens machines also stimulates production of endorphins. Endorphins are naturally produced chemical substances that change sensory perception and normalize sympathetic function. Endorphins are commonly known for inducing a feeling of wellness.
King's Guide to TENS is a user's guide to Tens Therapy and how to best use Tens machines to treat pain. A must have resource for all users of TENS machines!
EMS Devices (STIM Devices)
Neuromuscular stimulation is a low volt stimulation of motor nerves. The electrical stimulation causes a muscle or a group of muscles to contract. Repeated contraction and relaxation of muscles has been found effective in a treatment of many musculoskeletal disorders and vascular conditions. Neuromuscular stimulation is routinely used in muscle rehabilitation after injuries or after stroke.
During EMS treatment targeted muscle groups are stimulated with electric stimuli to repeatedly contract and relax thus mimicking exercise and producing exercise-like outcomes. However, because the muscle contractions and relaxations are induced by electrical stimuli, there is no conscious or physical effort needed. The electrically induced exercises are passive and effortless, but in the same way as during natural physical exercise, EMS builds up and strengthens the muscles.
Low Frequency EMS: A low frequency and longer pulse duration result in purifying and relaxing of the muscle due to longer lasting single contractions. Simultaneously, the stimulation enhances blood flow within the treated muscle, thus increasing deliveries of oxygen and nutrients, whilst removing metabolic waste products more efficiently.
Medium Frequency EMS: Medium frequency stimulation produces high muscle loads due to fast repetition of short contractions. Hence, the medium frequency stimulation aids strengthening and building up of muscles.
EMS & TENS: Electric Muscular Stimulators often incorporate TENS function. TENS (Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation) is used successfully in the treatment and management of acute and chronic pain. During TENS therapy, electric stimuli are applied to the body via adhesive skin electrodes. Electric stimuli delivered by adhesive skin electrodes help to inhibit the intensity of pain as well as prevent the pain signals from reaching the brain. Transcutaneous electric stimulation also enhances body's own production of endogenous pain killing substances (i.e. endorphins) that induce the feeling of wellbeing.
Guides to TENS & EMS & Drug Free Pain Relief by Dr Gordon Gadsby
Dr Gadsby is a leading clinical specialist in electrotherapy treatments, such as neuro-electric acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) with many years of experience in the NHS and private healthcare sector.
Dr Gadsby is an expert on therapeutic applications of electrotherapy and electroanalgesia. He shares his extensive expertise in his illustrated and informative easy guides that guide you through electrotherapy applications for the best pain relief and muscle toning as well as offering the best advice for women prior, during and after childbirth.
- An Easy Guide to TENS Pain Relief
- An Easy Guide to EMS
- A Woman's Guide to Drug Free Pain Relief - before, during and after the birth
Dr Gadsby Easy Guides are illustrated with clear charts for painful complaints and with suggested positions for skin electrodes and/or locating electro acupuncture points for the best outcomes in pain relief. Dr Gadsby's Guide to Women on pain relief helps women before, during and after the childbirth.
About TENS & EMS Therapy
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) with tens machines does not cure physiological conditions. TENS therapy with Tens machines merely helps to control the perception of pain by stimulating sensory nerve endings. The stimulation blocks the pain signals from reaching the brain. Conditions that respond well to TENS therapy include those listed below:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Post Operative Pain
- Post Amputation Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Sciatica
- Whiplash
- Sports Injuries
- Neuralgia
- Skeletal Pains
- Muscle Aches
- General Pain
- Varicose Veins Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Period Pain
- Labour Pain - Pain Relief for Childbirth
- Tension
- Travel Sickness
Electric Neuromuscular Stimulation (EMS) is a low volt stimulation of motor nerves. The electrical stimulation causes a muscle or a group of muscles to contract. Repeated contraction and relaxation of muscles has been found effective in a treatment of many musculoskeletal disorders and vascular conditions. Neuromuscular stimulation is routinely used in muscle rehabilitation after injuries or after stroke as well as for maximising or consolidating of sports training and for body shaping and anti aging effects.
Refer to Muscle Assessment and Rehab page for general information on muscle assessment and muscle rehabilitation device with pain relief function.
Refer to Neuromuscular Electrodes page for superior range of Neuromuscular Stimulation skin electrodes and TENS therapy skin electrodes.
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