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Different Types of Electronic Muscle Stimulator Appliances
The following are some of the different types of EMS appliances
Electronic
Muscle Stimulation
This device uses low volt stimulation targeted to stimulate motor
nerves to cause a muscle contraction.
This method of contracting and
relaxing muscles has been used to effectively treat musculoskeletal
and vascular conditions.
TENS
Is another type of EMS device but differs from EMS as this device
can be used to stimulate sensory nerve endings to help decrease pain.
TENS helps to block pain signals and stimulates endorphin production
to help reduce pain. The TENS system is usually not for sale in regular
electronics shops and is mostly used for the following medical problems:
1. Prevent or retard disuse atrophy
2. Strengthening the nerves an certain muscle groups
3. Reducing muscle spasm and muscle pains.
Russian Muscle Stimulation
Russian Muscle Stimulation is a type of EMS designed to stimulate
nerves. It uses stronger electric currents resulting in deeper muscle
penetration with a complex and sometimes painful contraction of muscles
and nerves.
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This type of EMS should only be used by professionals
such as a physiotherapist or a doctor.
Benefits of EMS
EMS can do a lot of good if used in combination with exercise. If
you want easy 6 pack abs, start exercising and using the EMS device
simultaneously. Benefits of EMS can be:
1. Nerves and muscles recover quicker from exercise if you use
an EMS device after sporting.
2. Muscle growth, strength and endurance are improved if EMS is
used before or after exercise such as weight lifting.
3. EMS can help to stimulate muscle tissue that might not be used
or reached by exercising.
Precautions Before Using EMS
1. Do not use EMS devices when pregnant.
2. Heart patients should not use EMS devices to avoid interference.
3. People with epilepsy should not use these devices unless prescribed
by a doctor.
4. Children must not use these devices unless recommended by a doctor.
5. Women must not place the device on their body when menstruating,
the device will cause cramps.
It appears that there is no such thing as free six pack abs, exercise
will always be necessary to get your body (back) into good shape.
An electronic muscle stimulator can however help you tone the body
and can possibly minimise muscle damage after exercising.
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