Electrical Stimulation Essay

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This paper explores the various benefits and disadvantages of the use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES). NMES has been used as a rehabilitation tool for many athletes who are recovering from various injuries and complications that arise in sports. NMES is a treatment that involves the use of a device called a muscle stimulator that transmits electrical impulses through electrodes that are applied to a specific muscle or muscle group. When this electrical impulse is applied to the muscle fibers, contractions occur and the muscle, shortens. NMES cause concentric contractions where the muscle shortens, but the individual receiving the treatment can go through exercises that also require eccentric muscle contractions where the …show more content…

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