CyMedica e-vive NMES Garment

Why CyMedica NMES?

– Home-based muscle stimulation therapy;
– Clinically proven to strengthen muscles and support joint function;
– Drug-free, non-invasive, FDA-cleared solution;
– Comfortable, powerful muscle contractions, and
– Easy to use.

What is Quadriceps Muscle Atrophy?

Quadriceps atrophy — or the weakening of your thigh muscles — is a common occurrence associated with orthopedic conditions and surgical procedures. The resulting loss of muscle tone and mass may decrease your strength and normal function of the surrounding joints. This muscle weakness is caused by your inability to use your knee regularly for an extended period of time.

Why Regaining Your Strength is Crucial to Your Recovery

Recovery from Osteoarthritis (OA) and Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) is a difficult process for many reasons, but one key factor is the loss of quadriceps strength. In fact, most patients lose over 60% of quad strength after TKA surgery and over 56% due to OA. This can have a serious impact on you getting back to a normal, active life. A crucial step in your recovery process is regaining lost strength to help manage disease progression and prevent further weakening of your muscles.

What is NMES?

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) is the application of electrical stimuli to a group of muscles, most often for the purpose of muscle strengthening. NMES is achieved by passing an electrical impulse from a device through electrodes placed on the skin over the targeted muscle or muscles. The NMES stimulus is designed to mimic the same type of signal the brain sends to the muscle when exercising. Click here to watch e-vive NMES in action!

How is NMES Different than TENS?

TENS and NMES therapies target different nerve groups of the body. TENS targets the sensory nerves, which are responsible for sending pain signals to the brain. NMES targets the muscle itself by stimulating motor nerves, causing the muscle to contract.