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 .... ;)
Fort,
My husband twisted his loosey-goosey ankle one week before the New York Marathon. He ran it anyway, though I had to help him back to the hotel because it hurt so bad. That was in November. He bought an Ultrasound device after he started the PT and they had used it on him. His ankle is just now back to where he can run some distance (12 miles) on it, but he swears by the Ultrasound device for helping with the swelling and repairing the damage. He also uses it on his knee which he messed up compensating for his ankle!!! Men :shakeshead:
Hey, watch it there FAF Sista. :rofl: I messed up my ankle and shin with a lot of LSD running. Then, I messed up my loosey goosey shoulder by compensating for the ankle/shin with a return to swimming. This last week, I was back to messing with my loosey goosey ankle. No shin splits though. :) I guess this is why I was a guy on that superhero thread ...
Ultrasound device sounds interesting too. Are those wicked expensive though? Where did he get his? I've heard others swear by ultra-sound too.
Fort,
My husband twisted his loosey-goosey ankle one week before the New York Marathon. He ran it anyway, though I had to help him back to the hotel because it hurt so bad. That was in November. He bought an Ultrasound device after he started the PT and they had used it on him. His ankle is just now back to where he can run some distance (12 miles) on it, but he swears by the Ultrasound device for helping with the swelling and repairing the damage. He also uses it on his knee which he messed up compensating for his ankle!!! Men :shakeshead:
Hey, watch it there FAF Sista. :rofl: I messed up my ankle and shin with a lot of LSD running. Then, I messed up my loosey goosey shoulder by compensating for the ankle/shin with a return to swimming. This last week, I was back to messing with my loosey goosey ankle. No shin splits though. :) I guess this is why I was a guy on that superhero thread ...
Ultrasound device sounds interesting too. Are those wicked expensive though? Where did he get his? I've heard others swear by ultra-sound too.
