I hope I'm posting this in the right place. I vacillated between this forum and the "technology" and devices one. Anyway, I used to go to PT to gain back the strength I had lost after being significantly less active after my first onset of symptoms (I have spinal lesions-sensory issues). I have back pain due to one particularly nasty lesion, as well as some arthritis further down because of poor core strength.
To make a long story short, I ended up having to quit PT after a series of illnesses unrelated to MS, my daughter being diagnosed with T1 Diabetes, and an enormously busy schedule. The good news is that I continue to do the exercises I learned in PT, along with the Wii fit, and have a great pain specialists.
Now for my question. At the end of every PT session, they would attach electrodes to the areas of my back that were painful alongside cold compress. I have to say that it was my favorite part of PT because it felt so good and I would walk away pain free. I am wondering what those machines are called and whether or not patients can purchase them for use at home. I'm sure they're expensive, but maybe I could start saving up.
To make a long story short, I ended up having to quit PT after a series of illnesses unrelated to MS, my daughter being diagnosed with T1 Diabetes, and an enormously busy schedule. The good news is that I continue to do the exercises I learned in PT, along with the Wii fit, and have a great pain specialists.
Now for my question. At the end of every PT session, they would attach electrodes to the areas of my back that were painful alongside cold compress. I have to say that it was my favorite part of PT because it felt so good and I would walk away pain free. I am wondering what those machines are called and whether or not patients can purchase them for use at home. I'm sure they're expensive, but maybe I could start saving up.
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