Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:medicine
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| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:NMES
|
| gptkbp:appliesTo |
skeletal muscles
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| gptkbp:canBe |
occupational therapy
neurological disorders musculoskeletal disorders chronic pain stroke rehabilitation orthopedic injury recovery spinal cord injury rehabilitation manual therapy urinary incontinence exercise therapy acute pain facial paralysis dysphagia therapy improving circulation improving swallowing function pelvic floor dysfunction post-surgical recovery reducing edema |
| gptkbp:contraindication |
pacemaker
pregnancy (abdominal area) |
| gptkbp:deliveredBy |
electrodes placed on skin
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
|
| gptkbp:improves |
muscle endurance
range of motion |
| gptkbp:inducedBy |
muscle contraction
|
| gptkbp:method |
application of electrical impulses
|
| gptkbp:notRecommendedFor |
epilepsy
malignant tumors open wounds |
| gptkbp:regulates |
muscle tone
muscle spasticity muscle re-education |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Functional_Electrical_Stimulation
gptkb:Transcutaneous_Electrical_Nerve_Stimulation |
| gptkbp:requires |
medical supervision
|
| gptkbp:sideEffect |
skin irritation
muscle soreness |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
pain management
muscle rehabilitation muscle strengthening prevention of muscle atrophy improving motor function |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
physical therapy
sports medicine rehabilitation medicine |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:NMES
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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