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Electrotherapy
Other Electrotherapies
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEME)
PEME is a mat that uses magnetic fields to evoke tissue and cellular changes.
Effects of PEME are:
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Reduces pain
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Reduces oedema
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Aids tissue healing
It can help with relaxation, particularly in cats, they love sitting on the mat
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
TENS is applied through electrodes to the skin, allowing non-invasive stimulation of nerves through electrical impulses. It is a portable device which can be used for all animals and lent out to the owner.
TENS can be used to:
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Decrease acute and chronic pain
This machine is available for short term loan
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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
A method of electrical stimulation applied to the skin through electrodes to evoke muscle contractions for beneficial effects. Some benefits of NMES are:
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Reduce effects of disuse
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Increase muscle strength
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Increase range of motion
We utilise this most in dogs with a recent spinal injury such as IVDD, to minimise the muscle wastage whilst on restricted movement or with loss of motor function.
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This machine is available for short term loan
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