The EMS or electronic muscle stimulator has been proven to help muscles in multiple ways. There are models for home use as well as the ones for more traditional use. Clinics, hospitals, physical rehabilitation facilities use them to help rehabilitate patients routinely. They have in fact been in use for over 40 years.
Some of the home models have not been approved for safe use. This does not necessarily mean they are all proven to be unsafe it just mean they haven't been tested by a third party to ensure they are safe. Prior to investing in one for home make sure it a regulatory agency and given a seal of approval. Without there is a risk of slight burns or shock where the electrodes are attached to the skin.
An EMS will re-educate muscle, as in the case of someone who has temporarily lost the use of a muscle and is learning how to use it again. It is used to relax the muscles of patients that have painful muscle spasms and for those who are recovering from an injury and need to increase range of motion.
Muscles spasms are very painful but the electronic muscle stimulator will relax them and leave the patient pain free. Greater range of motion is obtained with its used. The units are usually used on conditions or injuries that limit muscle function in general.
The frequency and intensity of the electrical current directed at the muscles is determined by the extent of damage to them. This is why is its use is best started by a professional. A low frequency is always used first so the patient gets used to the feel of it. The frequency is then gradually increased. When the patient learns how the particular muscle should feel when contracted a portable unit may be given by the practitioner with instructions to be taken home.
These machines come in various sizes, of course the ones for home use are smaller. They may have a digital display with instructions and show what the frequency is that is being set with the ability to lock it in to provide consistency. Some are even a hand held size. The electrodes are attached to leads which are attached to the EMS. These electrodes will be applied to the skin at the site of the necessary muscle. Once the unit is on an electrical impulse goes directly to that area and contracts and relaxes the muscle rhythmically. It mimics the way a muscle naturally moves and stimulates the nerves to move them.
The stimulator is used for non medical purposes as well. Athletes use it along with regular exercise to increase muscle strength, endurance and response speed. It can be used for those times when you are unable to workout. It is also used on the abdominal muscles to further define the area and stimulate muscles that are hard to work with conventional exercise.
The elderly benefit from the use of an electronic muscle stimulator as it will increase oxygen and circulation to the muscles. This will tone them and increase endurance and with better muscle tone you have stronger bones. However the unit is used it can increase overall quality of life. - 15440
Some of the home models have not been approved for safe use. This does not necessarily mean they are all proven to be unsafe it just mean they haven't been tested by a third party to ensure they are safe. Prior to investing in one for home make sure it a regulatory agency and given a seal of approval. Without there is a risk of slight burns or shock where the electrodes are attached to the skin.
An EMS will re-educate muscle, as in the case of someone who has temporarily lost the use of a muscle and is learning how to use it again. It is used to relax the muscles of patients that have painful muscle spasms and for those who are recovering from an injury and need to increase range of motion.
Muscles spasms are very painful but the electronic muscle stimulator will relax them and leave the patient pain free. Greater range of motion is obtained with its used. The units are usually used on conditions or injuries that limit muscle function in general.
The frequency and intensity of the electrical current directed at the muscles is determined by the extent of damage to them. This is why is its use is best started by a professional. A low frequency is always used first so the patient gets used to the feel of it. The frequency is then gradually increased. When the patient learns how the particular muscle should feel when contracted a portable unit may be given by the practitioner with instructions to be taken home.
These machines come in various sizes, of course the ones for home use are smaller. They may have a digital display with instructions and show what the frequency is that is being set with the ability to lock it in to provide consistency. Some are even a hand held size. The electrodes are attached to leads which are attached to the EMS. These electrodes will be applied to the skin at the site of the necessary muscle. Once the unit is on an electrical impulse goes directly to that area and contracts and relaxes the muscle rhythmically. It mimics the way a muscle naturally moves and stimulates the nerves to move them.
The stimulator is used for non medical purposes as well. Athletes use it along with regular exercise to increase muscle strength, endurance and response speed. It can be used for those times when you are unable to workout. It is also used on the abdominal muscles to further define the area and stimulate muscles that are hard to work with conventional exercise.
The elderly benefit from the use of an electronic muscle stimulator as it will increase oxygen and circulation to the muscles. This will tone them and increase endurance and with better muscle tone you have stronger bones. However the unit is used it can increase overall quality of life. - 15440
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The electronic muscle stimulator is extremely useful for medical rehabilitation and physical therapy. One specialized ESM product that stands out is the Russian Stim. Known for its pain relief and minimum disturbance, the Russian Stim is a popular technique among many Asian countries.
