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 .... ;)
.... Men:shakeshead: ).
What's that supposed to mean? And you don't order stuff without saying something first? Of course I wouldn't do something like that.:joker: :joker: :joker:
Men :shakeshead:
FAF Sista:
You are right. Men are trouble. Bunch of hijackers. Where's that mother hen/Superman when I need her? ;)
Hope you're enjoying those Jimmy Choo's Poolraat. SS: I don't think $250 would cover both the shoes and the handbag.
You've all been so bad I'm not letting any of you borrow the new ultrasound device I will be purchasing shortly.
Hope you're enjoying those Jimmy Chu's Poolraat. SS: I don't think $250 would cover both the shoes and the handbag.
There's no way I'd spend that on shoes! That's nuts! Of course I do remember a time.....custom made cowboy boots...we won't talk about the price (I was young and single).
Yah $250 on a medical device all the family can get dressed up in their prayer robes and use vs. the $250 you'd spend of a pair of Jimmy Chu's and complimenting bag...for one night...
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FAF Sista's are NOT High Maintenance:thhbbb: . I bet Fort won't order the Ultra-Sound without letting Mr. Fort know she is going to do it (not asking him, just letting him know). Actually I think Mr. Swim4me did tell me and I blocked it out until this thread reminded me again :shakeshead: . Now I won't feel bad when I order my Fastskin for Nationals in August :agree: .
FAF Sista's are NOT High Maintenance:thhbbb: .
Exactly. We just need daisies.
FAF:
No, not likely to "ask." I have my own credit card. Plus, I stole Ande's on the "Women are trouble" thread where all you hijackers should go. :thhbbb: So I have no need to inform Mr. Fort.
I think you should go ahead and get that full bodyskin too in case you decide to enter some of those fly events. FAF Sistas can't just do breaststroke. :thhbbb: Breaststrokers appear to be very high maintenance. Disrupting threads, zinging away. I would never do that. :cool:
I once had a chiropractor that used some electro-pulse device to loosten me up before the big crack. It was fun.
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Exactly. We just need daisies.
I think you should go ahead and get that full bodyskin too in case you decide to enter some of those fly events. FAF Sistas can't just do breaststroke. :thhbbb: Breaststrokers appear to be very high maintenance. Disrupting threads, zinging away. I would never do that. :cool:
This FAF is thinking about both Butter and ***. I don't think I will be able to qualify as I don't see any meets in the near future where I can get my times. So I am limited to three events. But for me to even think about doing Butter in an actual meet, voluntarily, is progress. :rofl: :rofl: Sorry FAF, I just can't leave out the most noble of strokes :applaud:.
At least medical tech has come up with lots of gadgets to help some of us injured athletes. I am now waiting for a gadget to make me swim faster, you know, cover those 18 miles in 2 hours plus change. And one for my recovery afterwards. It may be called a defribilator.
Let's hope not :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
I've heard those devices have alternative uses. Any truth at that?
AJ
EMS: electrical muscle stimulator
TENS: transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator
The theory behind these things, if I'm recalling correctly, is that they stimulate blood circulation/flow to the injured area. They are supposed to help speed healing, reduce pain, and reduce swelling and stiffness. The electrical impulse from the device is delivered through little electrode pads attached to the injured area. Feels like a little (or more intense) jolts of electricity.
Had them at PT long ago, but not since. Just wondering. I guess Dave liked the device. Did it help?
SS:
I wasn't talking about labor and delivery. :rofl: My son used one on his knee a year or so ago when he had knee issues and it seemed to help. It just hard to tell whether the device is what fixed it or whether it just healed naturally. So are you going to try one on your knee? My trap muscle and infraspinatus seem to want to try one.
