In this procedure, you are given anesthesia so that you do not feel pain. The doctor then aggressively bends your knee in an attempt to break down the scar tissue. In most cases, this procedure is successful in improving range of motion. Sometimes, however, the knee remains stiff.
Resistance heating is a product of all circuits where electric current encounters resistance; although it has many beneficial uses, it can damage or destroy electrical equipment if not controlled. Anyone who has used a kettle, toaster, or a bar heater on a chilly evening has made the acquaintance of resistance heating.
Efficiency and Clean Energy. Like other forms of electric resistance heating, electric baseboard heaters offer 100 percent efficiency. That means 100 percent of the electricity consumed by these heaters is used to produce heat. While this makes it seem like baseboard heating is an efficient and clean method of heating the home, it's important to understand where this electricity comes from.