Editing Microcurrent electrical neuromuscular stimulator (section)

== Uses ==
MENS uses include treatments for pain,<ref>{{cite journal|last=McMakin|first=CR|title=Microcurrent Therapy: A novel treatment method for chronic low back myofascial pain|journal=Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies|date=April 2004|volume=8|issue=2|pages=143–153|url=http://www.frequencyspecific.com/papers/LumbarPainJBMT.pdf|doi=10.1016/j.jbmt.2003.12.006|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517152938/http://www.frequencyspecific.com/papers/LumbarPainJBMT.pdf|archivedate=2014-05-17}}</ref> [[diabetic neuropathy]],<ref>{{cite journal|last=Park|first=RJ|author2=Son, H |author3=Kim, K|title=The Effect of Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation on the Foot Blood Circulation and Pain of Diabetic Neuropathy|journal=Journal of Physical Therapy Science|year=2011|volume=23|issue=3|pages=515–518|url=http://astp.jst.go.jp/modules/search/DocumentDetail/0915-5287_23_3_The%2BEffect%2Bof%2BMicrocurrent%2BElectrical%2BStimulation%2Bon%2Bthe%2BFoot%2BBlood%2BCirculation%2Band%2BPain%2Bof%2BDiabetic%2BNeuropathy_N%252FA|doi=10.1589/jpts.23.515|display-authors=etal|doi-access=free}}</ref> age-related [[macular degeneration]], wound healing, [[tendon]] repair, [[plantar fasciitis]]<ref>{{cite journal|last=Cho|first=MS|author2=Park, RJ |author3=Park, SH|title=The effect of microcurrent-inducing shoes on fatigue and pain in middle-aged people with plantar fasciitis|journal=Journal of Physical Therapy Science|year=2007|volume=19|issue=2|pages=165–170|url=http://astp.jst.go.jp/modules/search/index.php?page=DocumentDetail&journalId=0915-5287_19_2_The+Effect+of+Microcurrent-Inducing+Shoes+on+Fatigue+and+Pain+in+Middle-Aged+People+with+Plantar+Fascitis_N%2FA|doi=10.1589/jpts.19.165|display-authors=etal|doi-access=free}}</ref>  and ruptured [[ligament]] recovery.  Most microcurrent treatments concentrate on pain and/or speeding healing and recovery.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Lambert|first=MI|author2=Marcus, P |author3=Burgess T |title=Electro-membrane microcurrent therapy reduces signs and symptoms of muscle damage|journal=Med Sci Sports Exerc|date=April 2002|volume=34|issue=4|pages=602–607|doi=10.1097/00005768-200204000-00007|pmid=11932567|doi-access=free}}</ref> It is commonly used by professional and performance athletes with acute pain and/or muscle tenderness as it is drug-free and non-invasive, thus avoiding testing and recovery issues. It is also used as a [[Electrotherapy (cosmetic)|cosmetic treatment]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prohealthcareproducts.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-transcutaneous-electrical-nerve-stimulation-tens-and-microcurrent-electrical-nerve-stimulation-mens/|title=What is the Difference Between Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Microcurrent Electrical Nerve Stimulation (MENS)}}</ref>