Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy is the most widely used type of electrotherapy for the management of both chronic and acute pain. The therapy is administered through a TENS unit (a small battery-operated device) that has leads connected to sticky pads (electrodes), although wireless versions are becoming increasingly popular. …
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A few months ago PowerDot launched its smart muscle stimulator that connects via bluetooth to mobile devices. It’s a super exciting product that’s pushing the boundaries and revolutionizing the field of electric muscle stimulation. We were fortunate enough to get the opportunity to put some questions to Eric Glader, CEO …
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What does TENS stand for? Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation What does EMS stand for? Electrical muscle stimulation The similarity between TENS and EMS: Both deliver low voltage electric impulses to stimulate TENS vs EMS: the main difference between the two: TENS stimulates the nerves – the rationale being that the …
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To be your happiest and healthiest self, we bring you a wide selection of health facts from fitness to food to hydration. These top tips and random health facts provide you with information to keep you fighting fit. Table of contents Table of contents General Health Facts Mental Health and …
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Your feet work tireless day in and day out. Often times they are one of the most under-appreciated parts of the human body. To help you better understand and appreciate your own feet, we bring you the most interesting facts about feet. Table of contents Table of contents Anatomy Foot …
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Dr. Kai Tiltmann is a chiropractor who’s passionate when it comes to returning his patients to an active life. In fact, before it all started he was one (a chiropractic patient) himself! Since 1999, he’s been practicing in San Francisco and in 2005 opened his practice, Financial District Chiropractic where …
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If you’re looking for the closest thing to your own personal masseuse then you’re probably going to end up searching for the perfect massage chair. We understand that it’s a big investment, not just financially but also in terms of space within your home, which is why making the right …
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Dr. Joseph Lawrence has been a chiropractor for over 25 years, giving him a wealth of experience in the field of back pain. Experiencing frustration with the limits of numerous designs of sacroiliac support belts for his low back pain patients over the years, Dr. Lawrence took it upon himself …
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We first became aware of ActiPatch last year and the product has been on our radar since then. However, a recent article in mHealth Intelligence Magazine really roused our interest. ActiPatch has been approved by the National Health Service (NHS), meaning UK physicians will be able to prescribe the product …
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I’ve been using both TENS and EMS for years and own a box full of units but surprisingly, I didn’t have a wireless machine in there. That was until I got my hands on iReliev’s PlayMakar Therapeutic Wearable System, an exciting new product from this burgeoning brand. It’s an all …
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