Electronic muscle stimulators, also known as EMS devices, are machines that aid people in toning their muscles. These types of machines can help an individual keep their body toned, in shape and according to some, enable them to lose weight. They are also used by physical therapists and health care professionals for the relief of minor joint pains, muscle aches and stress. For individuals who suffer from partial to full paralysis or have hard time moving, electronic muscle stimulation via these machines can also keep their muscles from atrophying.
Outside of rehabilitation, some body builders and athletes claim that EMS devices can help build muscle mass.
There is some debate as to if these electronic muscle stimulators are actually effective in helping maintain the shape and contours of the human body. Enthusiasts say that EMS devices definitely work and are the perfect compliment to an intensive …show more content…
While some mainstream consumer varieties of muscle stimulators exist, many high end EMS devices are used by therapists to keep muscles from atrophying after severe injury. Due to FDA regulations, companies that choose to sell these machines to the public at large have to prove their reliability and usefulness.
Overall Health and Safety
There is no shortage of online companies that will sell products that provide electronic muscle stimulation. Many such companies claim that they are the epitome of electronic muscle stimulators, but beware; the wrong type of device can be potentially dangerous. Some people have experienced pain, irritation, bruising, burns and shocks -- electrocution has even been sited. This is why it is extremely important to make sure that the EMS device you are investigating is FDA approved. The FDA works hard to ensure that these items are highly functional and won't harm the consumer.
What to look for in quality EMS
Outside of rehabilitation, some body builders and athletes claim that EMS devices can help build muscle mass.
There is some debate as to if these electronic muscle stimulators are actually effective in helping maintain the shape and contours of the human body. Enthusiasts say that EMS devices definitely work and are the perfect compliment to an intensive …show more content…
While some mainstream consumer varieties of muscle stimulators exist, many high end EMS devices are used by therapists to keep muscles from atrophying after severe injury. Due to FDA regulations, companies that choose to sell these machines to the public at large have to prove their reliability and usefulness.
Overall Health and Safety
There is no shortage of online companies that will sell products that provide electronic muscle stimulation. Many such companies claim that they are the epitome of electronic muscle stimulators, but beware; the wrong type of device can be potentially dangerous. Some people have experienced pain, irritation, bruising, burns and shocks -- electrocution has even been sited. This is why it is extremely important to make sure that the EMS device you are investigating is FDA approved. The FDA works hard to ensure that these items are highly functional and won't harm the consumer.
What to look for in quality EMS