At a glance
Electrical current applied to motor nerves or muscle areas to produce contraction and improve strength. It is useful when a patient experiences muscle loss or difficulty with voluntary contraction after cancer treatment.
Clinical content by
Jaqueline Baiocchi
PhD in Oncology from AC Camargo Cancer Center, author, teacher, researcher and mentor to physiotherapists through Lymph Expert, her advanced vascular physiotherapy mentorship. A specialist in oncology physiotherapy, lymphedema and lipedema, trained at leading international lymphology schools.
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For information only. Treatment recommendations and the combination of techniques depend on individual assessment.