Biomedical Life Systems BioStim NMS2 Instructions Manual page 5

1. Introduction BioStim® NMS2
1.1 Device Overview
The BioStim NMS2 is a portable electrotherapy device which sends
a gentle electrical current to underlying nerves and muscles via
electrodes applied to the skin. The device is a NeuroMuscular
Stimulator (NMS) used to stimulate muscles for an array of
conditions.
1.2 Indications for Use
NeuroMuscular Stimulation (NMS), also commonly referred to as
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is the use of electrical
stimulation on muscle groups to contract and re-educate muscles.
Some of the uses of NMS are as follows:
1) The Prevention or Retardation of Muscle Disuse Atrophy: Muscle
disuse atrophy is a reduction in muscle tone and size due to
prolonged impairment or joint immobility from surgery or injury. The
use of NMS to contract the muscles assists in prevention of disuse
atrophy.
2) Relaxation of Muscle Spasms: Muscle spasms often occur in areas
of localized pain and tenderness. Stimulation is used to fatigue the
spasmodic muscle.
3) Maintaining and Increasing Range of Motion
4) Muscle Reeducation
5) Increasing Local Blood Circulation: Rhythmic muscle contraction
helps improve local blood circulation.
6) Immediate Postsurgical Stimulation of Calf Muscles to Prevent
Venous Thrombosis. The use of NMS or EMS to increase local blood
circulation assists in the prevention of venous thrombosis.
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