Electrical muscle stimulation involves sending electrical impulses through the skin. This stimulation may provide benefits, such as helping repair tissue and strengthening the muscles. Share on ...

Shocking your body with electric currents might seem like a sweat-free way to tone your abs — but the fitness trend is starting to worry experts. The process is called whole body electrical muscle ...

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When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. That goes even more so for companies trying to sell you a quick and easy way to lose weight and get in shape. So, when I heard that a new ...

Electrical stimulation is effective in increasing strength in people with weakness after stroke. As the person regains movement and can attempt everyday activities, there is only a small benefit from ...

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is emerging as a transformative modality in muscle rehabilitation. By delivering controlled electrical impulses to targeted muscles, FES induces contractions ...

A new study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found that the use of a take-home electrical stimulation device improved muscle perfusion, the rate at which oxygen is delivered to muscles ...

Electrical myostimulation is the use of electric currents to enhance muscle function. This type of therapy is called electrotherapy. It helps to strengthen and stimulate the recovery of muscles after ...

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Instructor: Liana Bezuidenhout, of Boulder, a former competitive gymnast and lifelong athlete. She first learned about electro muscle stimulation through FITtec after having her second child in 2013. ...

E-stim may not be appropriate for everyone, but for many people this painless procedure is accelerating recovery and providing relief from painful or uncomfortable symptoms. Whether you’re recovering ...