Joy ThompsonRachel Jett

Courtney CardozaGareth McFall

The Uses of StimSymptomatic relief of chronic painAcute post-surgical painAcute post traumatic painMuscle re-educationPrevention of muscle atrophy

Situations where Stim is neededWhen a specific muscle needs to be workedRelaxation of muscle spasmsRehabilitation of soft muscle tissueTo increase R.O.MStress reliefIncrease in blood circulationPain relief

Electrical Stim NO NO’s Do not use on pregnant patientDo not use on deep vein thrombosisDo not but Stim near front of the neckWait 48-72 hours before applying to

traumatic or tissue susceptible to hemorrhage

Do not apply on swollen or infected areasDo not place on fractured bones

Different Types of StimInterferentialRussianPre-modulatedHivoltMicro-volt EMS

Russian StimulationRussian 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 StimUses 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