Lauren O'Donohue, Physiotherapist
My Job
Tools I use
The tools I use in the clinic include a neuromuscular stimulator, an ultrasound unit and Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation, TENS*. These are used in the earlier or more acute stages of an injury and then we progress to more active exercise and reconditioning. At that point, I use weights, exercise equipment, gym balls and Pilates Reformers.
*Note: Neuromuscular stimulators use electricity to create a muscle contraction to speed healing and increase blood flow. TENS sends painless electrical currents to decrease nerve and muscle pain.