Application of Muscle/Nerve Stimulation in Health and Disease
Vrbová, Gerta.
Dordrecht; Springer Netherlands; 2008.
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The book provides essential information forColleges and Training Centres who offer physiotherapy, beautytherapy and sports science courses as it explains both thescientific principles and the practical applications ofelectrotherapy. It also offers valuable information for all thoseinterested in keeping fit with electrical stimulation, in anincreasingly sedentary society where active exercise is difficultto maintain at adequate levels or when an injury or illnessprevents active exercise. Electrical stimulation is an invaluablemethod of achieving better recovery of function after disabilitiesdue to malfunction of the neuromuscular system, such asneurological disorders, stroke, spinal cord injury, and musclediseases. Electrical stimulation is now well established as aneffective and user-friendly tool for toning, strengthening andfirming muscles. Health and beauty centres use electricalstimulation for body and face shaping and contouring, sportsprofessionals use it for muscle training and recovery. However,there is still some unease both in the scientific community and thegeneral public regarding electrical stimulation. This book explainsexactly how electrical stimulation activates and transforms muscle,how it works on the cardiovascular system compared to activeexercise and how it can be used both for healthy individuals andthose needing stimulation for rehabilitation and recovery. Itincludes a comprehensive user's guide for the practical applicationof electrotherapy.
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