EMG Triggered Stimulation
Both Electromyography and Neuromuscular Stimulation (EMG, STIM) have been described in some detail in these web pages. There are numerous clinical studies to support this type of treatment. As new technology progresses it is now possible to combine the two treatment protocols. This combination is beneficial in the early stages of treatment when muscular patterning and visual reinforcement produces subtle but dramatic changes, particularly in incontinent and stroke patients.
In the use of combined therapy the exercise is both passive and active with conscious and subconscious patterning. This form of combined therapy aides individuals by visually verifying that the proper musculature is operating and is capable of the performance required. |