Muscle Assessment and Muscle Rehabilitation

Neurotrac for Muscle Assessment and Muscle Rehabilitation

Electromyography (EMG), EMG Biofeedback and EMG triggered Stimulation (ETS)

A variety of different methods and different medical devices are employed in diagnosing, assessing and retraining weakened muscles. EMG Biofeedback based Neuromuscular Stimulation is used very successfully by health professionals throughout the world for evaluation and retraining of different muscle groups, helping people to recover from a number of conditions, such as stroke, continence problems (i.e. stress incontinence) and pelvic floor related sexual dysfunction.

Neurotrac is the most widely recommended brand of electrotherapy machines by health professionals in the United Kingdom. Neurotrac is designed and developed by UK manufacturer Verity Medical. Neurotrac devices include Neurotrac muscle assessment (emg) devices, Neurotrac muscle rehabilitation devices, Neurotrac stimulators and Neurotrac Tens machines. Neurotrac emg software for use with Neurotrac emg devices enables data storage and comprehensive analysis on a PC.  

Electromyography (EMG) 

Electromyography (EMG) is a test that detects electrical activities within muscles. EMG allows the measurement of muscle responses as triggered by the stimulation of the appropriate nerves. When the measurements are displayed, either visually or audibly, the evaluation of the measured variable can be made. This process is called "biofeedback". The EMG provides biofeedback based on the relationship between the tension and the relaxation of the muscle. Electrodes/probes are placed over the chosen muscle/muscle group. The electrical signals detected are proportionate to the actual activities of the stimulated muscle, thus representing/portraying the actual strengths and weaknesses of the muscle. The electrical measurements expressed in microvolts are subsequently interpreted to form the basis of the diagnosis. Correct diagnosis enables the implementation of the appropriate "needs based" neuromuscular stimulation programmes for effective muscle re-education and rehabilitation. An extra benefit of paramount importance presented by the EMG Biofeedback is that it allows the patients to verify and visualise their own situation and facilitate their own progress, thus providing ongoing motivation and encouragement. 

EMG Biofeedback therapy is used very successfully by health professionals throughout the world in the evaluation and the treatment of a growing number of conditions, such as:

• Incontinence
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
• Myofascitis
• Myofacial Pain
• Phantom Limb Pain
• Neck and Shoulder Girdle Pain
• Repetitive Strain Injury

EMG triggered Stimulation (ETS) enables patients to trigger neuromuscular stimulation that is appropriate to their muscle status. Muscle assessment device such as the NeuroTrac ETS continually monitors progress made, detecting changes to the muscle strength and automatically increasing the EMG threshold for stepwise progression without damaging the rehabilitated muscle by over-exertion. 

Neuromuscular Stimulation

Neuromuscular Stimulation can be described as a low volt electric stimulation of motor nerves that causes a muscle or a group of muscles to contract. Repeated contraction and relaxation of muscles has been found effective in a treatment of many vascular conditions and musculoskeletal disorders, such as those listed above. Retraining weak pelvic floor muscles to prevent urinary incontinence or eradicate symptoms of sexual dysfunction are amongst the conditions that respond most successfully to low voltage micro current neuromuscular stimulation. Stimulation of skeletal muscles by electrical micro impulses (i.e. EMS = electric nueromuscular stimulation) causing repeated muscular contractions (i.e. twitching exercising) has proven most useful aid in recoveries from many disabling conditions during which prolonged periods of inactivity lead to muscle weakness and even muscle wasting. Electrical neuromuscular stimulators are often referred to as STIM electrotherapy devices or STIMS.

Neuromuscular stimulation is used for the following purposes:

• Increase muscle strength
• Promote continence
• Maintain or improve range of movements
• Increase and improve blood supply to the muscle
• Warm up prior to exercising
• Alleviate muscle spasm
• Change muscle tone
• Prevent disuse atrophy
• Pain relief    

NeuroTrac is a leading British brand of EMG Biofeedback, ETS devices and neuromuscular stimulators used for muscle assessment and muscle rehabilitation.

You can find a complete range of NeuroTrac devices here:

• Neurotrac Myo Plus 4 - advanced dual channel muscle assessment EMG with 4 channel ETS neuromuscular stimulator for professional use at clinics and by individuals at home, especially when under supervision of a physiotherapist. Neurotrac Myo Plus 4 is indicated for incontinence, sports and rehabilitation. 

• Neurotrac ETS EMG Biofeedback – dual channel EMG and neuromuscular stimulator with optional software - advanced system for professional muscular assessment and muscle retraining. NeuroTrac ETS EMG Biofeedback is a device of choice in hospitals and physiotherapy clinics.    

• Neurotrac Myo Plus Single Channel EMG with Stimulation - single channel muscle assessment device with integrated neuromuscular stimulator and optional software for use at clinics or for home use.    

• Neurotrac Simplex EMG Biofeedback – single channel diagnostic and monitoring device with optional software - simple diagnostic unit for a professional or home use.    

• Neurotrac EMG Software - NeuroTrac ETS, NeuroTrac Myo Plus and NeuroTrac Simplex are compatible with the same software, enabling display of live EMG readings, storage and comprehensive analysis of data. You can purchase NeuroTrac software online.        

• Neurotrac Sports – dual channel neuromuscular stimulator.    

• Neurotrac Sports XL – advanced dual channel neuromuscular stimulator.    

• Neurotrac Rehab - advanced digital dual channel combined TENS and neuromuscular stimulator device with remote control.  

• Neurotrac Pelvitone - advanced neuromuscular stimulator for the management of weak pelvic floor conditions, such as incontinence, prolapse and sexual dysfunction.    

• Neurotrac Continence - neuromuscular stimulator for prevention and treatment of incontinence.  

• Vaginal Probes and Anal Sensors and Self Adhesive Skin Electrodes for use with the muscle assessment devices and neuromuscular stimulators and TENS machines - comprehensive selection of self adhesive skin electrodes in different sizes and shapes, vaginal probes and sensors (i.e. Femelex, Periform, Anuform, VeriProbe, Liberty).
• Axelgaard Neuromuscular Skin Electrodes - superior neurostimulation skn electrodes for use with neuromuscular stimulators and TENS machines. 

• Axelgaard Neurostimulation Low Back System Garment - positioning garment for low back neuromuscular stimulation and TENS therapy for use with neuromuscular stimulators, such as Neurotrac Rehab, Neurotrac ETS and Neurotrac TENS or other similar devices. 

Please refer to Pain Relief page for detailed information on electrotherapy devices for drug free pain relief.    

Pressure Biofeedback Pelvic Floor Muscle Assessment with Perineometer

Perineometers are Pressure Biofeedback devices that focus on the conditions of pelvic floor muscles, such as incontinence or sexual problems, including erectile dysfunction. Perineometers, such as Peritron measure the strength of voluntary contractions of the perineum, helping clinicians to diagnose and treat problems caused by or arising from pelvic floor muscle weakness. 

• Peritron Perineometer – clinical diagnosis, monitoring and pelvic floor training device – advanced pelvic floor assessment pressure device with optional software. Peritron Perineometer is available as Peritron V (vaginal perineometer), Peritron A (anal perineometer) and Peritron AV (combined vaginal and anal perineometer).     

• PFX Pelvic Floor Exerciser with Biofeedback - PFX is available as a PFX2V vaginal version and PFXA anal version:

• PFX2V – pressure biofeedback pelvic floor trainer with vaginal sensor.     
• PFXA - especially adapted and calibrated pelvic floor trainer with biofeedback designed for strengthening of the weakened anal sphincter for use by men and women.  

• Vaginal Probes and Anal Sensors for Peritron and PFX - probes, sensors and connecting tubes.      

Please note that muscle assessment devices, neuromuscular stimulators and pelvic floor pressure biofeedback devices are VAT exempt, when purchased for personal use by people with relevant chronic problems or disabilities. VAT Declaration Form must be submitted at the time of purchase. You can do this online in our Online Shop. 

Standard rate of VAT applies to purchases by professionals, institutions (i.e. hospitals, clinics, care homes) and to private purchases by people without relevant chronic complaint or disability.

You will find both the VAT exempt and the standard rate of VAT charged devices in our online shop. Please choose appropriately as required. 

Pelvic floor problems arising from pelvic muscle weakness are implicated in the development of incontinence and male and female sexual dysfunction.

You can learn about the implications of the weak pelvic floor on women's health from the following educational resources:

• Pelvic Floor Function and the Bowel by Robin Nagel and Shirley Owen
• The Power of Posture by Carol Armitage
• Womens Waterworks by Pauline Chiarelli
• Pelvic Floor Exercises for Women by Grace Dorey
• Prevent it by Grace Dorey  

In men, weak pelvic floor muscles can exacerbate symptoms of erectile dysfunction and post micturition dribble.

You can learn more about male pelvic floor related problems in the following works from Grace Dorey and Kevin Foreman:

• Use it or Lose it by Grace Dorey
• Prevent it by Grace Dorey
• Men's Health Issues: Erectile Dysfuntion and Post-Micturition Dribble by Kevin Foreman and Grace Dorey
• Male Pelvic Floor Assessment by Kevin Foreman and Grace Dorey
• Pelvic Floor Exercises for Men by Grace Dorey  

To help men with pelvic floor related problems, Neurotrac Pelvitone stimulator can be used. Alternatively, pelvic floor exercisers such as Peritron A and PFXA will help to rebuild the weakening male pelvic floor.

Electronic Stethoscopes - the Spirit Electronic Stethoscopes are accurate, reliable and affordable. The Spirit Electronic Digital Stetoscopes present medical practitioners with quality electronic stethoscopes that can be used with or without analytic software that stores and analyses data for quantitative diagnosis and reference.

Refer to Womens Waterworks page to view self help guides for women, addressing incontinence and pelvic floor exercises.

Visit IncoSilk page for details of IncoSilk Medicare Serum Plus, special skin care for people with skin problems caused by prolonged exposure to urine and wetness.

Refer to Andropenis for medical traction device that helps men with Peyronie's disease, Micropenis and Small Penis.

Refer to Neuromuscular Electrodes page for superior range of Neuromuscular Stimulation skin electrodes and TENS therapy skin electrodes.

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