A safe and minimally invasive implanted stimulation device is getting mostly positive reviews from neurosurgeons, with some experts saying it represents a "paradigm shift" in the treatment of ...

It is crucial to engage in regular activities to minimize the risks of chronic health issues. Physical inactivity is associated with obesity, diabetes, and heart problems. Daily exercise can alleviate ...

A muscle stimulator is a handheld or larger machine with connected electrodes. Larger machines usually only exist in therapy clinics or doctor’s offices, while handheld devices are used at home.

“This is a totally new way of treating back pain,” said Prentiss Lawson Jr., M.D., an associate professor in the UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine and program director of the ...

The FDA greenlighted a wearable electrical muscle stimulator to help stave off some of the symptoms of chronically blocked vessels such as varicose veins and blood pooling in the legs. The geko device ...

Over the summer, I injured my shoulder and had to do physical therapy for pain relief and muscle atrophy. For me, the best part of each session was the muscle stimulator machine used at the end, which ...