Electrical stimulation has been shown to be an effective therapeutic option for individuals suffering from pain and weakness. Below are some of the benefits clients may experience:

•  Decrease pain
• Muscle re-education and Strengthening
• Increase range of motion
• Increase circulation
• Decrease spasticity
• Reduce edema
• Decrease inflammation
• Improve overall function

Though electrical stimulation is safe to treat many conditions, contraindications do exist. Some of the common ones include:

• Avoid stimulation over
  • Carotid sinus/anterior trans-cervical area
  • Heart trans-thoracic area
  • Abdominal, low back and pelvic area during pregnancy
  • Cancerous lesions
  • Superficial metal (e.g. staples, pins, external fixators)
• Cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator