Richmar EMG Pro: The All-in-One Muscle Rehabilitation Device
The Richmar EMG Pro is a portable, single-channel electrotherapy device that combines four treatment modalities in one unit. It is designed to assist clinicians in muscle rehabilitation, pain management, and specialized pelvic floor health treatment.
Key Treatment Modalities
The EMG Pro includes preset, evidence-based protocols, as well as customizable programs for each of its four core modes:
| Mode | Purpose |
| EMG Biofeedback | Provides real-time muscle activity feedback to enhance muscle recruitment (strengthening weak muscles) or muscle inhibition (relaxing overactive muscles). |
| EMG Triggered Stim (ETS) | Combines immediate biofeedback with electrical stimulation. The patient must achieve a voluntary muscle contraction (a threshold) to "trigger" the electrical assist, aiding muscle re-education. |
| NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) | Uses electrical pulses for muscle strengthening, re-education, and training of both fast- and slow-twitch muscle fibers. |
| TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) | Provides various pain management options, including sensory, motor, and mixed-frequency protocols to prevent habituation. |
Specialized Pelvic Floor Health and Incontinence
The EMG Pro is a complete solution for pelvic floor therapy, directly treating conditions like
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Stress and Urge Incontinence
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Overactive Bladder
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Pelvic Floor Pain
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Muscle Weakness and Prolapse
Unique Probe Electrodes:
The device includes two specific, multi-use probe electrodes (vaginal and rectal). These probes feature conductive plates and an ergonomic design for patient comfort. They are used to directly stimulate the pelvic floor muscles.
System Modes and Features
The device offers distinct modes to manage both clinical and home care:
User Modes
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Therapist Mode: Unlocks all features and treatment protocols for use in a clinical setting.
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Patient Mode: A therapist can prescribe specific home-treatment regimens. The device locks other functions, ensuring the patient only uses the assigned treatment protocols.
General Features
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Biofeedback: Offers both visual (bar or line graph) and audible biofeedback for real-time monitoring of muscle activation levels.
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Data Storage: Allows saving or deleting up to 31 patient training and assessment data records.
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Usability: Features a colored matrix display, an easy-to-use interface, and a Muscle Strength Grading Scale to track patient progress.
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Portability: Lightweight and comes with a soft-shell carrying case, making it ideal for mobile therapists.
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Prescription Required: The device is available by prescription only.
Technical and Ordering Information
The EMG Pro uses symmetrical biphasic waveforms for its stimulation modes and is powered by (4) AA batteries.
| Technical Specification | NMES/TENS Range |
| Amplitude | $0 \text{ to } 100 \text{ mA} $ (with $500 \text{ Ohm}$ load) |
| Pulse Width | $50 \text{ to } 450 \text{ μs} $ |
| Frequency (Pulse Rate) | $2 \text{ to } 120 \text{ Hz} $ (NMES) / $2 \text{ to } 100 \text{ Hz} $ (TENS) |
| Treatment Time | $1 \text{ to } 99 \text{ minutes} $ |
| EMG Range | $0 \text{ to } 2000 \text{ μV RMS}$ |
Ordering Options:
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DQEMG: EMG Pro Device Only
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DQEMGP: EMG Pro Device + Probes (Vaginal and Rectal)
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EMG-VP: Vaginal Probe (sold separately)
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EMG-RP: Rectal Probe (sold separately)