I was wondering if anyone has tried or owns an EMS or TENS device? I know physical therapists use them routinely to treat tendonitis. I recall reading some literature when I was in PT well over a year ago that said PTs thought these devices were very effective in treating tendonitis. I don't find PT helpful at all with my swimmer's shoulder, although I have an adapted PT/RC home care program. (ART works better for me personally. Just my own experience.) But I was wondering if anyone had had any success with one of these devices on their own at home? I have heard a swim coach poo poo them as providing only temporary relief. But that same sentiment could apply to ice as well ... Thoughts?
I guess I may have to put some of these acronyms on the terminology thread .... ;)
Re:the coach's
comment about the relief being temporary; isn't all relief temporary?
Hmm ..... I thought you were of the belief that that certain things could be permanently eradicated? Or was I just star gazing? :rofl:
I hope all relief isn't temporary. It sure feels that way sometimes. I do recall Solar Energy telling us on a thread awhile ago that we should immediately cease any activity that required frequent or constant icing. That would knock most of us out of the pool ... In fact, I forgot to ice after I swam today ...
Donna:
I don't think I have anything surgical. No big tear. Just chronic loosey goosey dessicated tendons and some possible labrum fraying. Arthrogram results back soon. I'm going to prolo it. PT doesn't help that stuff (just saying it doesn't for me -- could help others. I'm not a PT fan at the moment. I think PT is more of a post-surgery thing.) I'd actually have to give up swimming if it required surgery. I would need a wife to take care of me. I can't give the kids away after all. And I have a traveling husband. Now, if you'd like to come to the states for a prolonged visit, I have a guest cottage in my back yard. You could move in and convalesce with me.
Just wondering if the TENS/EMS would help before I start prolo-ing myself to death.
AJ:
You sounded like a rapper there for a minute.
SlowSwim:
They seem to really help after surgery. But I was wondering whether they help a non-surgical condition such as tendonitis.
Re:the coach's
comment about the relief being temporary; isn't all relief temporary?
Hmm ..... I thought you were of the belief that that certain things could be permanently eradicated? Or was I just star gazing? :rofl:
I hope all relief isn't temporary. It sure feels that way sometimes. I do recall Solar Energy telling us on a thread awhile ago that we should immediately cease any activity that required frequent or constant icing. That would knock most of us out of the pool ... In fact, I forgot to ice after I swam today ...
Donna:
I don't think I have anything surgical. No big tear. Just chronic loosey goosey dessicated tendons and some possible labrum fraying. Arthrogram results back soon. I'm going to prolo it. PT doesn't help that stuff (just saying it doesn't for me -- could help others. I'm not a PT fan at the moment. I think PT is more of a post-surgery thing.) I'd actually have to give up swimming if it required surgery. I would need a wife to take care of me. I can't give the kids away after all. And I have a traveling husband. Now, if you'd like to come to the states for a prolonged visit, I have a guest cottage in my back yard. You could move in and convalesce with me.
Just wondering if the TENS/EMS would help before I start prolo-ing myself to death.
AJ:
You sounded like a rapper there for a minute.
SlowSwim:
They seem to really help after surgery. But I was wondering whether they help a non-surgical condition such as tendonitis.
