Muscle Stimulators

Electrical muscle stimulator is device which stimulates the voluntary muscles of body by extrinsic stimulation in the form of an electric current which causes its contracting and relaxing movements.

Electrical muscle stimulation therapy

This is a legitimate therapy in the field of medicine. It is indicated in the conditions where fibers of a muscle are weakened and their power is lost as in atrophy, poliomyelitis, after paraplegia or after stroke to rehabilitate the person. This also helps to increase circulation to affected part of the body and prevent clots in the blood vessels.

Use in treatment of obesity

Originally electrical muscle stimulators were not used for toning of a particular muscle, reshaping breasts or tummy tucking. The idea to use EMS for tummy tucking was developed by beauty saloons and people working in the weight loss industry. Right from beginning till now EMS has been tested on the pitch to treat obesity and has been used to cut loss weight.

Effectivity of Electrical Muscle Stimulators

The concept of passive exercising is bottom line effect which provoked the thought of putting electrical muscle stimulator to use of weight loss gadget. The concept of passive exercising is quite attractive that a person does not allocate special time for exercise in his busy life. One has not to miss his important meeting for just a non- productive activity like exercise. But the research shows that passive exercise is not as effective as proper active exercise in burning fat. Last sentence gives an idea of the effectivity of electrical muscle stimulators for treatment of obesity. Infact EMS is recommended for treatment of obesity.

Hazards associated with Electrical Muscle Stimulators

EMS is not a safe choice for even muscle building but when we put it test of obesity its harmful effects just augment. It can augment following medical conditions
  • Ulcers
  • Varicose veins
  • Epilepsy
It can also cause miscarriage in the pregnant women. It can also result in heart attack due to change in the electric potentials. So if you are planning to go for EMS therapy do consult your doctor first.