e-stim
Current through muscles
E-stim is short for electrical stimulation—the use of electric current applied to the body.
In medical and therapeutic contexts, e-stim treats muscle injuries, chronic pain, or nerve conditions: The physical therapist recommended e-stim for my back.
In sexual contexts, e-stim refers to using electrical devices on erogenous zones for arousal or orgasm.
Electrical nerve therapy
- EMSCrisis medical responders
- electrodeConductive interface point
- padCushioned writing surface
- pain reliefEasing of discomfort
physical therapy · rehabilitation · nerve · unit · device · pulse · current · placement
Fibers tensing and shortening
- toningStrengthening muscles gradually
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- absDistance from zero
- recoveryRegaining what was lost
athlete · workout · enhancement · activation · recruitment · warm-up · cooldown · soreness
TENS
Electrical nerve therapy
pain relief · physical therapy · rehabilitation · nerve · unit · device · pulse · current · placement · channel
muscle contraction
Fibers tensing and shortening
- toningStrengthening muscles gradually
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- absDistance from zero
recovery · athlete · workout · enhancement · activation · recruitment · warm-up · cooldown · soreness · DOMS
play
Recreation or staged drama
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
- electrodeConductive interface point
- power boxElectrical distribution enclosure
insertable · conductive · intensity · control · safety · safeword · nerve · tingle · pulse · accessory
e-stimmanual massage
Hands-only tissue manipulation
hand massage · acupressure · manual therapy · deep tissue massage · heat therapy
e-stimmanual therapy
Hands-on physical treatment
bodywork · exercise · active recovery · rest · meditation
e-stimresistance training
Exercise against opposing force
strength training · physical exercise · weight lifting · calisthenics
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