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Electrical Muscle Stimulation
Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS), A.K.A. E-Stim, involves the use of a device that transmits an electrical impulse through the skin via electrodes placed over selected muscle groups. In sports medicine rehabilitation, electrical stimulation is often applied to induce muscle contraction and increase blood flow through tissues.
If you’ve ever had joint, muscle or tendon surgery, you’ve probably experienced some form of electrical muscle stimulation during PT. Aside from recovery and PT modalities, EMS can also be used to strengthen muscles. Newer advances in the technology have allowed for new ways of delivering the impulses, mimicking exercise such as brisk walking or cycling.
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Benefits of Electrical Muscle Stimulation
Although the concept of electrically stimulating muscle seems like a novel invention, the concept is actually very old. The ancient Greeks and Romans were the first to identify the medical potential of electrical stimulation, using electrical fishes to generate shocks to help with pain relief. Actual devices were developed in the 18th and 19th century.
The benefits of EMS are lengthy and far reaching, ranging from helping COPD patients to . But below are a few more frequent benefits focusing on strength training, rehabilitation and pain management.
- Strength training: EMS can be used to strengthen specific muscle groups, including those that are difficult to target with traditional strength training exercises. This can be especially useful for people with injuries or disabilities that limit their ability to perform certain movements.
- Rehabilitation: EMS can be used to help people recover from injuries or surgery. The electrical impulses can help reduce pain and swelling, improve circulation and stimulate muscle contractions to aid the healing process.
- Pain management: EMS has proven effective in the treatment of pain, including chronic pain such as low back pain and osteoarthritis. Electrical impulses can help reduce pain by blocking painful signals and promoting the release of natural analgesic substances in the body.
- Improved circulation: The electrical impulses generated by EMS can improve circulation, which can help deliver oxygen and nutrients to muscles and remove waste products. This can improve overall muscle health and performance.
- Increased muscular endurance: EMS can help increase muscular endurance by stimulating muscles to contract for longer periods of time. This can be especially helpful for athletes and people who engage in physically demanding activities.
- Fat loss: EMS significantly helps to lose body fat, it is a very useful tool as part of a comprehensive weight loss program, which should be accompanied by healthy lifestyle habits. The electrical impulses generated by EMS can cause muscles to contract, which can help improve muscle strength and tone. When muscles are stronger and more toned, they can burn more calories, even at rest. This increased calorie burn aids in weight loss.
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