Posted: 2/24/2013 2:44:54 PM EDT
| Has anyone ever used a TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) device before? I get shoulder pain a lot anymore. I wrecked a motorcyle when I was 18 and had to have pins but in it. It has not bothered util the last few months or so and now it is constantly aching now. Just wondering if something like this would help. |
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We find that often athletes after surgical repair of injuries have 60-80% diminished neuromuscular control after being NWB(non weight bearing) for 4-6wks. TENS/EMS units actually can help in these situations, aiding the athlete in relearning firing patterns associated with movements and muscular recruitment. Additionally, components of pain relief can not be discounted in the speed in which subjects did recover. Disclaimer: Not "Oh, I'll wear a TENS/EMS for 10min/day." Our protocol included approx 5+ hours per day of pulsitile contraction work. None of the "movement programs" that are advertised were used. ~20% increase in recruitment = > 2-4 week faster recovery overall to approximately baseline for patients with ACL repair. Unknown if there is a true end-point other than faster recovery, such as actual permanent benefit, but... w/e... 2-4wks less of being a gimp means a lot to hobbiest/amateur/college/pro athletes... --Unpublished work as of now... still collecting aggregates |
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We find that often athletes after surgical repair of injuries have 60-80% diminished neuromuscular control after being NWB(non weight bearing) for 4-6wks. TENS/EMS units actually can help in these situations, aiding the athlete in relearning firing patterns associated with movements and muscular recruitment. Additionally, components of pain relief can not be discounted in the speed in which subjects did recover. Disclaimer: Not "Oh, I'll wear a TENS/EMS for 10min/day." Our protocol included approx 5+ hours per day of pulsitile contraction work. None of the "movement programs" that are advertised were used. ~20% increase in recruitment = > 2-4 week faster recovery overall to approximately baseline for patients with ACL repair. Unknown if there is a true end-point other than faster recovery, such as actual permanent benefit, but... w/e... 2-4wks less of being a gimp means a lot to hobbiest/amateur/college/pro athletes... --Unpublished work as of now... still collecting aggregates My accident was 16 years ago. I have lifted ever since and never had an issue. Until the last two months everytime I lift, flip tires, etc it feels likes someone hit me in the shoulder with a bat. It goes away after 4-5 hours. If my wife massages it the pains seems to go away faster. I just thought maybe the TENS would help when the wife is not around. |
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We find that often athletes after surgical repair of injuries have 60-80% diminished neuromuscular control after being NWB(non weight bearing) for 4-6wks. TENS/EMS units actually can help in these situations, aiding the athlete in relearning firing patterns associated with movements and muscular recruitment. Additionally, components of pain relief can not be discounted in the speed in which subjects did recover. Disclaimer: Not "Oh, I'll wear a TENS/EMS for 10min/day." Our protocol included approx 5+ hours per day of pulsitile contraction work. None of the "movement programs" that are advertised were used. ~20% increase in recruitment = > 2-4 week faster recovery overall to approximately baseline for patients with ACL repair. Unknown if there is a true end-point other than faster recovery, such as actual permanent benefit, but... w/e... 2-4wks less of being a gimp means a lot to hobbiest/amateur/college/pro athletes... --Unpublished work as of now... still collecting aggregates My accident was 16 years ago. I have lifted ever since and never had an issue. Until the last two months everytime I lift, flip tires, etc it feels likes someone hit me in the shoulder with a bat. It goes away after 4-5 hours. If my wife massages it the pains seems to go away faster. I just thought maybe the TENS would help when the wife is not around. What darktide posted is in reference to recent injury and aimed at muscle inhibition due to acute trauma. This is not to say TENS/EMS can't be used for you but other things may be more helpful to make a full return. Go get your shoulder re-evaluated. Your in AZ, if you're interested PM for some places. |