EMS or Electrical Muscle Stimulation
In my opinion, the most neglected, but easiest Rehab tool that every Stroke, ABI, TBI, Survivor should or must use everyday is Electrical Muscle Stimulation. These devices used to be cumbersome, difficult to program, and just plain scary.
EMS has three main benefits.
1. Reduce Spasticity
2. Maintain or increase Range Of Motion
3. Aid in Muscle re-education
However, with advancements in technology, these devices are now affordable, and many times are as simple as plug and play, with or without an AC option, rechargeable, or battery operated. If you live outside of Canada, these are your best options, and can be found at Recover From Your Stroke With Saebo | Saebo, or Saebo UK
Since Saebo Stim Devices are not available in Canada, we had to think outside the box, and find, what we feel are the best, most affordable options. We have found four, that are Health Canada Approved, at four different price points, so we decided to stock all four. Here they are:
Twin Stim - TENS & EMS Combo – JGH Rehab. $79.00
Our most popular digital electrotherapy unit. The Twin Stim 2nd Edition is an exact combination of our TENS 7000 and EMS 7500, which gives the user the choice of five Modes of TENS and two Modes of EMS. Features include, dual channels, seven modes, timer, patient compliance meter, new stronger 100 mA output, safety amplitude cover, sturdy metal belt clip and rubber side railings for maximum handling.
INTENSITY Twin Stim III TENS/EMS With Ac Power, Wall Plug / 9 V Batter – JGH Rehab. $95.00
The INTENSITY™ Twin Stim®III combines Tens and EMS therapy in one beautiful digital device. The Tens has 4 Modes (Burst, Normal, Mod1, Mod 2) and the EMS has 3 modes (Synchronous, Asynchronous and Delay). This device is an industry leading 105mA. The Twin Stim®III comes standard with an AC Adapter and is easy to operate. (works with Battery or electric power)
Phase-5 TENS + EMS Combo – JGH Rehab $199.00
This device offers a wide range of built-in programs for muscle stimulation and pain control. Some programs utilize both TENS and NMES in different phases of the treatment. Helps reduce Spasticity in Stroke, ABI, TBI Clients, Aid's in Muscle re-education, and maintains or increase Range Of Motion.
Canadian made and Health Canada Approved.
Conventional TENS and NMES programs are also included. Comes with in a hard plastic carrying case with lead wires, 9 volt battery, electrodes and a detailed instruction guide.
This is the newest addition to our TENS / EMS collection.
StimTec Plus TENS/EMS – JGH Rehab. $149.00
The StimTec PLUS comes with retail box and everything a patient needs to get started. Combines the program simplicity of the Target with the design and lithium battery of the NEO.
Standard Features:
- Dual Channel Digital TENS & EMS
- Excellent for Treating Chronic or Acute Muscle Pain
- Quick & Easy Use
- Lithium battery with charger
Targeted TENS programs:
- Neck Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Elbow Pain
- Wrist Pain
- Knee Pain (Chronic & Acute)
- Ankle Pain
- Hip Pain
- Menstrual Cramps
- Migraine
- Torticollis
Targeted EMS programs:
- Triceps
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Spinalis Muscles
- Gluteus Hamstrings
- Calves
- Breast
- Abdomen
- Abdomen & Waist
- Quadriceps
- Thighs
- Plus manual modes and LOCK button for both modalities
TENS:
- Intensity 0-150mA zero to peak at 500ohm load
- Frequency 1-150 Hz
- Pulse width 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180,190, 200, 210, 220, 230, 240, 250µs
- Waveform Symmetrical bi-phase rectangular, Asymmetrical bi-phase rectangular, Mono-phase rectangular
- Treatment timer Continuous, 15, 30, 45, 60, 90min
EMS:
- Intensity 0-150mA zero to peak at 1000ohm load
- Frequency 1-120 Hz
- Pulse width Positive phase: 50-400µs, in steps of 50µs
- Waveform Symmetrical Bi-Phasic rectangular, Alternated Bi-Phasic rectangular
- Ramp up time 0-5s in steps of 1s
- Ramp down time 0-5s in steps of 1s
- On time 1-60s in steps of 1s
- Off time 0-60s in steps of 1s
- Treatment timer Continuous, 10, 20, 30, 45, 60, 90min
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 1 StimTecPLUS
- Lithium battery
- Battery charger
- AC adapter
- 2 Premium Lead Wires
- 4 Electrodes
- User guides
- Belt clip
- Bilingual User Manual & Packaging
- Carry case
So, if you live in Canada and you are serious about your recovery, and want to take a step in the right direction, contact us at JGH Rehab. We have the device for you!
FOR A LIMITED TIME, WE ARE OFFERING 10% OFF ALL FOUR OF THE TENS / EMS DEVICES LISTED ABOVE. AS AN ADDED BONUS, WE WILL INCLUDE 4 FREE PACKS OF 2" 4PK ELECTRODES, A $30.00 VALUE!! SIMPLY USE COUPON CODE EMS10%OFF AT CHECKOUT AT www.jghrehab.ca
SALE ENDS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 29TH, 2024, AT 23:59
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