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Electric Muscle Stimulation

Electric Muscle Stimulation at The Brooks Clinic.

Many of our patients benefit from electrical muscle stimulation. After an accident, it is not uncommon for the muscles and injured tissue to tighten up, have swelling and may feel weak. This is a normal reaction for tissue that has been “stressed”. Injuries that have this type of pain may benefit from interferential current delivered directly to the weak tissue.

Electric stimulation works in two ways. First it begins to strengthen the muscle by forcing it to recognize stimulation. Secondly, it interfers with the normal pain signals – allowing the area to begin healing.

The length of time spent is electric stimulation and the depth of treatment will be decided by your Brooks Clinic physician, who is trained to calculate the most productive wavelength for the desired results.

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The Same Care That Professional Athletes Get

When professional athletes injure a muscle, electric muscle stimulation is one of the first treatment paths. What is also important to know is that electrically stimulated muscles are, for the most part, superficial, and that is useful for propulsive muscle groups. Most EMS experiences are one muscle at a time, but some injured muscles groups can be treated together.

This treatment method causes the targeted muscles to contract — which can result in several electrical muscle stimulation benefits such as:

  • Reducing the occurrence of muscle spasms.
  • Working the muscle to help retain some muscle density and strength and reduce muscle atrophy, and
  • Increasing muscle control and decreasing spasticity and flaccidity.
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What’s Different About Medical Grade Electric Muscle Stimulation?

Electronically stimulating muscles seems like an easy proposition – and in fact, it has received so much attention over the past few years that the process has become simplified. So simple, in fact, that you see “stim machines” or “TENS units” in your local pharmacy, Wal-Mart, and maybe even with a vendor at the state fair. While the theory behind muscle stimulation is the similar, rest assured that we are not talking about the same process. Muscle stimulators that are used by medical professionals cost thousands of dollars and require technical expertise for administration. The key is to use a variable length wave to select muscle groups for healing, atrophy and strength.

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation is typically administered three to five days per week for 1 hour and is noninvasive and painless. It has been found to speed up the recovery process and provide long-term results.

Electric Muscle Stimulation to help with recovery after car accident

What is the difference between an Electric Stim Machine and a TENS unit?

Electric muscle stimulation delivers electrical pulses which can reduce pain and increase blood flow. EMS (electrical muscle stimulation), means the therapy is designed to stimulate motor neurons—the nerves that control the muscles. Whereas TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) units are designed to stimulate sensory neurons, aka the nerves that transmit the pain. EMS is intended for someone who may have had muscle damage and is having trouble contracting the muscle.

According to Dr. Inglese, if you injured your knee in an auto accident, EMS could help prevent atrophy in your quad muscle. TENS, on the other hand, is used only to reduce pain.

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Accident Care & Injury Treatment Clinic Locations

Our auto accident care clinics are available either by appointment or same day appointment at any of our 6 clinic locations after a car accident. Remember, there’s no out of pocket expense.

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Midtown


820 NW 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73106
(405)452-8550

NW Expressway


6401 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (405)374-4775

Moore


2313 S. I-35 Service Rd, Moore, OK 73160 (405)817-6133

Midwest City


2801 S Douglas Blvd, Midwest City, OK 73130 (405)451-3551

North Penn


12600 N Penn Oklahoma City, OK 73120
(405)260-9965

Yukon


335 S Mustang Rd, Yukon, OK
(405)467-1550
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Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Therapy After a Car Accident – Oklahoma City

Accelerate Your Recovery and Reduce Pain


After a car accident, many patients experience muscle tightness, swelling, weakness, and painful injury. At The Brooks Clinic, we offer advanced Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS) therapy to help speed your healing, relieve pain, and restore muscle function. With our specialized equipment and skilled clinicians, you receive the safe, effective care you need—no out-of-pocket expense for most auto accident injuries.

What Is Electric Muscle Stimulation?

Electric muscle stimulation (EMS) uses controlled electrical pulses to target injured muscles. This therapy begins strengthening weak or stressed tissue and helps restore normal movement. EMS works in two crucial ways:

  • Strengthens muscles by stimulating contraction, helping to maintain muscle density and reduce atrophy
  • Reduces pain by interfering with pain signals, allowing healing to begin

As your muscles contract during treatment, you benefit from increased blood flow, improved muscle control, and decreased spasms, spasticity, and flaccidity. Each session is personalized by your Brooks Clinic physician to deliver the optimal wavelength and duration for your specific injury—ensuring you get the most productive results.

Why Choose Professional EMS Therapy?

While home “stim machines” or TENS units are widely available, they are not the same as professional EMS therapy. Medical-grade muscle stimulators used at The Brooks Clinic cost thousands of dollars and require technical expertise to safely and effectively select muscle groups for healing, atrophy prevention, and strength building.

  • EMS targets and stimulates motor neurons (the nerves controlling muscles) for injury, weakness, and movement issues.
  • TENS machines typically stimulate sensory nerves, providing short-term pain relief but not muscle rehabilitation.

Our clinic’s EMS is designed for people who’ve suffered muscle injuries in accidents—helping prevent atrophy as you recover strength and function. For example, if you injured your knee in a car accident, EMS can help prevent quad muscle wasting and support your recovery.

EMS Treatment at The Brooks Clinic

  • Sessions are noninvasive and painless
  • Typically administered 3-5 days per week for up to 1 hour
  • Provides long-term results, not just temporary relief
  • Treats individual muscles or multiple muscle groups as needed

We treat all types of accident-related injuries, including knee, neck, back, and more, using EMS as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.

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FAQ: Electric Muscle Stimulation at The Brooks Clinic

What types of injuries benefit from EMS therapy?

EMS works well for muscle strains, muscular weakness, spasms, atrophy, and movement difficulties commonly sustained after an auto accident.

No. Electric muscle stimulation is noninvasive, safe, and painless. Most patients describe a mild tingling sensation.

EMS stimulates muscles to contract and build strength; TENS devices are mostly for short-term pain relief. Professional EMS provides rehabilitation, not just symptom management.

Yes! EMS helps the body maintain muscle density and strength—even if you can’t use the injured area normally.

 

For most car accident injuries, there is no out-of-pocket expense and our staff will handle insurance and billing to the appropriate auto insurance policy.

If you’ve suffered muscle injury, weakness, or pain after an auto accident, ask The Brooks Clinic about Electric Muscle Stimulation. Let our expert team help restore your strength and mobility. Request your appointment today!