Joy Thompson Rachel Jett Courtney Cardoza Gareth McFall

The Uses of Stim Symptomatic relief of chronic pain Acute post-surgical pain Acute post traumatic pain Muscle re-education Prevention of muscle atrophy

Situations where Stim is needed When a specific muscle needs to be worked Relaxation of muscle spasms Rehabilitation of soft muscle tissue To increase R.O.M Stress relief Increase in blood circulation Pain relief

Electrical Stim NO NO’s Do not use on pregnant patient Do not use on deep vein thrombosis Do not but Stim near front of the neck Wait hours before applying to traumatic or tissue susceptible to hemorrhage Do not apply on swollen or infected areas Do not place on fractured bones

Different Types of Stim Interferential Russian Pre-modulated Hivolt Micro-volt EMS

Russian Stimulation Russian is similar to EMS but the difference is that it is used for deeper muscle penetration and a more complete contraction of the muscle fibers Used to reduce muscle spasms, muscle tension, and to strengthen the muscle Originally developed by the Russian Olympic team to help intensify their muscle strengthening program

Interferential Stim Uses two different frequencies which combined together create a third stronger frequency that penetrates deeper into the affected area Helps for greater pain relief and is used to effectively provide symptomatic relief and management of chronic pain and/or as a treatment for the post traumatic or post surgical client