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SYS Stim Machine

SYS Stim Machine. Joy Thompson Rachel Jett Courtney Cardoza Gareth McFall. The Uses of Stim. Symptomatic relief of chronic pain Acute post-surgical pain Acute post traumatic pain Muscle re-education Prevention of muscle atrophy. Situations where Stim is needed.

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SYS Stim Machine

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  1. SYS Stim Machine Joy Thompson Rachel Jett Courtney Cardoza Gareth McFall

  2. The Uses of Stim • Symptomatic relief of chronic pain • Acute post-surgical pain • Acute post traumatic pain • Muscle re-education • Prevention of muscle atrophy

  3. Situations where Stim is needed • When a specific muscle needs to be worked • Relaxation of muscle spasms • Rehabilitation of soft muscle tissue • To increase R.O.M • Stress relief • Increase in blood circulation • Pain relief

  4. Electrical Stim NO NO’s • Do not use on pregnant patient • Do not use on deep vein thrombosis • Do not but Stim near front of the neck • Wait 48-72 hours before applying to traumatic or tissue susceptible to hemorrhage • Do not apply on swollen or infected areas • Do not place on fractured bones

  5. Different Types of Stim • Interferential • Russian • Pre-modulated • Hivolt • Micro-volt • EMS

  6. Russian Stimulation • Russian is similar to EMS but the difference is that it is used for deeper muscle penetration and a more complete contraction of the muscle fibers • Used to reduce muscle spasms, muscle tension, and to strengthen the muscle • Originally developed by the Russian Olympic team to help intensify their muscle strengthening program

  7. Interferential Stim • Uses two different frequencies which combined together create a third stronger frequency that penetrates deeper into the affected area • Helps for greater pain relief and is used to effectively provide symptomatic relief and management of chronic pain and/or as a treatment for the post traumatic or post surgical client

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