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Electrical stimulation
Electrical stimulation is sometimes used in an attempt increase muscle strength in children with cerebral palsy. The electrical stim units are often applied during sleep. There is little data to support the benefit of this approach.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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How does electrical stimulation of the heart coordinate the cardiac cycle again?
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How does electrical stimulation of the heart coordinate the overall cardiac cycle?
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With physical therapy for shoulder soft tissue problem is it better to do heat/electrical stimulation before exercises or after? Or doesnt matter?
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Can a muscle stimulator be used for electrical stimulation to the male genitals?
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I am 60 years old and osteonecrosis of the knee the lateral femoral condyle been battling with pain is there any cure? With electrical stimulation
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My mother one side of the face droop due to stroke.Currently she taking Electrical stimulation on her face & physiotherapy? Its curable are not?
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Who should utilize electrical bike stimulation therapy?
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What is the definition or description of: electrical muscle stimulation?
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Is electrical muscle stimulation dangerous for your heart?
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