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What is Electric Muscle Stimulation? 

Interferential EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) therapy is a type of electrotherapy used by physical therapists, chiropractors, and other healthcare providers to help reduce pain, improve circulation, and promote healing in muscles and tissues.

How It Works

Interferential therapy uses two medium-frequency electrical currents that intersect (or "interfere") with each other in the body. This interference creates a low-frequency stimulation deep within the tissues, which can:

  1. Reduce pain by stimulating nerve fibers and blocking pain signals to the brain.
  2. Increase blood flow to the affected area, aiding in healing.
  3. Relax muscle spasms and improve mobility.

Typical Uses

It is often used for:

  1. Chronic pain conditions (e.g., arthritis, back pain)
  2. Sports injuries
  3. Post-surgical recovery
  4. Muscle strains or spasms

Treatment Experience

During a session, electrodes are placed on the skin around the treatment area. Patients usually feel a mild tingling or pulsing sensation, but it should not be painful. Sessions typically last 10–20 minutes.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Interferential different from Tens?

Yes the 2 are very different. Tens EMS does not use interfering stimuli so only works where the pads are placed. In Interferential the crossing stimuli penetrate deeper into the tissues and typically have more effect on pain, muscle spasm, and inflammation. Tens is more readily available as a home remedy where Interferential is more frequently utilized by healthcare professionals in the clinical setting.

Are there any contraindications to EMS?

Yes. Typical contraindications would be pregnancy, open wounds, over joint replacments or other metal implants, pacemakers, and over the heart. Other restrictions apply but these are the most common.