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By: Danny Ayala Greg Huth Brian Haggett Robert Lopez. Sys Stim Machine. What its used for. The sys stim machine is used for symptomatic relief of chronic pain. Acute post traumatic pain Acute post surgical pain Muscle re-education. Appropriate time to use Stim Machine.
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By: Danny Ayala Greg Huth Brian Haggett Robert Lopez Sys Stim Machine
What its used for • The sys stim machine is used for symptomatic relief of chronic pain. • Acute post traumatic pain • Acute post surgical pain • Muscle re-education
Appropriate time to use Stim Machine • Apply to specific muscle group • Electrical stimis a form of electrical therapy used to promote tissue healing and the reduction of pain. • It may also be used to rehabilitate soft tissue. • Electrical stim is great for: the relaxation of muscle spasms • increasing range of motion • Reduction • prevention of muscle atrophy • re-education of muscles • increasing local blood circulation • relief from minor pain (joint pains, muscle aches, etc) • stress
DON’T USE IF • The patient is pregnant • The patient has a cardiac demand pacemaker • Do not put electrodes across the chest laterally • Do not place electrodes on the front of the neck because it may close patients air way • Do not use on Deep vein thrombosis • Do not use over swollen, infected or inflamed areas or skin with eruptions • Do not place over fractured bones • Do not apply immediately following trauma or tissue susceptible to hemorrhage. (Wait 48-72 hours post injury before used)
Different uses • Many office uses various forms of e stim, including: • interferential therapy • pre-modulated therapy • Russian stimulation • hivolt • microvolt stimulation. • Electronic Muscle Stimulation - Can be used for Abdominal toner for muscle toning • Many Electro Stim Unit have the above forms. An electro unit therapy for your appropriate condition is determined by your doctor.