Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) involves using an electrical current produced by a device to stimulate the nerves for therapeutic purposes. It encompasses the entire range of currents applied through the skin used for nerve stimulation, though the term is often used more specifically to describe the type of pulses produced by portable stimulators used for pain treatment. The device is typically connected to the skin using two or more electrodes.
TENS devices available on the local market serve as non-invasive nerve stimulators designed to alleviate both acute and chronic pain.
This device sends small electrical currents to targeted body parts. These currents are used for pain relief. These pulses control pain signals in the body, providing temporary or permanent relief from pain. They can regulate abnormally excited nerves and release endorphins.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), also known as Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) or Electromyostimulation, involves inducing muscle contractions through electrical impulses. These impulses are generated by a device and delivered via electrodes placed on the skin near the muscles being stimulated.
EMS can build muscles, but not sufficiently to enhance sports performance. EMS machines stimulate the motor nerves of muscles rather than sensory nerve endings, as TENS units do. Electronic muscle stimulators are used to prevent muscle atrophy, aid in pain relief, and tone muscles.
EMS is used for rehabilitation purposes, such as in physiotherapy to prevent muscle atrophy due to disuse, which can occur after musculoskeletal injuries, including damage to bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The stimulation activates all motor neurons in the treated area simultaneously, creating an uncoordinated contraction that is primarily isometric. In contrast, voluntary muscle contractions roll through the muscle in waves to produce coordinated and directed force.
Electrical stimulation is sometimes administered to patients with facial paralysis. The facial nerve typically emits electrical impulses to give muscles their tone and shape. When the facial nerve is damaged, the muscle no longer receives these signals, resulting in muscle weakness. External electrical stimulation can attempt to mimic these impulses and help restore muscle tone.
Radiofrequency (RF) refers to any of the electromagnetic wave frequencies in the range from around 3 kHz to 300 GHz, which include the frequencies used for communication or radar signals.
Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening is an aesthetic technique that uses RF energy to heat tissues and stimulate collagen production, aiming to reduce the appearance of fine lines and loose skin. This technique enhances the production of new collagen and elastin tissues.
Radiofrequency (RF) has been used in medical treatments in the form of radiating waves or electrical currents for over 75 years, typically for minimally invasive surgeries through radiofrequency ablation, including the treatment of sleep apnea. Non-ablative RF energy levels are commonly used in aesthetic treatments to tighten the skin, reduce fat through lipolysis and apoptosis, or promote healing.
In recent years, advancements in dermatology and health have grown significantly, but nothing has garnered as much attention as the use of LED light (Light Emitting Diodes). Light therapy is used as a soothing and painless complementary treatment to address various skin challenges. These include conditions related to anti-aging, acne, inflammation, and skin pigmentation.
LED light is being researched worldwide as a solution for wrinkles, age spots, whitening, psoriasis, and wound regeneration. In fact, it is being studied in space by astronauts. Scientists confirm that red light, near-infrared light, and various shades of LED light have a positive impact on skin cells.
With technological advancements, people are no longer limited to using generic medications for skin care treatment. Today, the most popular skin care treatment method in the world is photon rejuvenation (phototherapy). The international medical organization has confirmed that using specific wavelengths of light through close exposure can enhance the vitality of skin cells and tissues, thereby improving the condition of the skin more effectively.
