Q: What is electro stimulation?
A: Electrotherapy instruments use very low levels of electrical charge that stimulates the nerves, muscles and cells of the body. It can enhance many naturally occurring processes and is as much a compliment as an alternative to chemical based therapy. Importantly, it has no side effects - so it is powerful and clean therapeutic option.

Q: Can electrotherapy stimulators be used with pacemakers?
A: TENS and Muscle Stimulators are not to be used on people with demand type pacemakers. Most pacemakers today are demand type.

Q: What is TENS?
A: T.E.N.S stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. TENS is a drug-free alternative for managing pain.

Q: How Does TENS Work?
A: TENS was designed to relieve pain by sending gentle electrical impulses through the skin to the nerve fibers. This suppresses pain by blocking the ain signals before they reach the brain. TENS sends these gentle impulses through lead wires that are connected to electrodes. These electrodes are strategically placed at appropriate pain sights on the body.

Q: How long does the relief from pain last?
A: The relief from pain can last anywhere from a few hours, to days or even weeks after one application. The average first response is 24-72 hours, with results usually cumulative with each successive treatment.

Q: What Is EMS?
A: E.M.S. stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation. EMS is predominately used by doctors and physical therapists to prevent, or reduce, muscle atrophy. Atrophy is the weakening and loss of muscle tone, which is usually experienced after surgeries or injuries. EMS has proven to be an effective means of preventing muscle atrophy. Doctors also see EMS as a means of increasing blood flow to muscles, increasing range of motion, increasing muscle strength, as well as enhancing muscle endurance.

Q: How does Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) work?
A: EMS works by stimulating muscles by means of tiny electric impulses. These impulses travel to the body from the EMS unit via electrode pads which are attached to the body. Timers on the EMS machine rhythmically contract and relax the muscles, allowing you to tone or work muscles.

Q: Is Joharis Equipment are safe to use?
A:Yes, most of the Joharis Equipment are cleared by the FDA for sale in the US.

Q: Where on the body should the electrodes be placed?
A: The positive electrode must be placed in the region of the motor point of the muscle. The negative electrode is placed on the course of the muscle.

Q: Does incorrect positioning of the electrodes create any risks?
A: No. There is no risk in incorrectly positioning the electrodes. The stimulation simply becomes less efficient