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In My Toolkit: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

In My Toolkit: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

What is it? Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) involves using low frequency electrical currents to directly activate motor nerves, thereby producing a muscle contraction. This stimulus is designed to mimic the same type of signal the brain sends to muscle....
Osteoarthritis in Dogs

Osteoarthritis in Dogs

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain in dogs with 1 in 5 being affected at some point in their life. It is a complex condition but essentially involves degeneration of the normal structures within a joint and this leads to pain, weakness and a...