Electro myostimulation or Electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) is a technique of application of externally produced impulses via electrodes, causing the contractions in muscles. This technique finds many uses including weight loss, rehabilitation, and body building, and training technique of athletes. Here, we examine – Can electronic muscle stimulation help prevent injuries?

The artificially generated impulses used in EMS work in the same way as the natural nerve impulses arriving from the central nervous system work(spinal cord and brain). The central nervous system is responsible for coordination of the healing cycles of our body because of this EMS can be utilized in prevention and treatment of injuries.

Most of the injuries in sports are musculoskeletal (involving the muscles and the skeleton). Lack of flexibility and strength of the muscles and therefore a restricted range of motion is the major causing agent of such injuries. The FDA sanctions the use of EMS for increasing the range of motion.

Many communist countries have been using EMS in injury prevention and training routines of the athletes since 1950s. This use of EMS came to the west in 1970s when Dr. Kots delivered a paper on the immense potential of the system in university of Montreal. The famous Olympic coach, Charlie Francis also employed it in the routines of his athletes. It has been proved that EMS is capable of increasing the strength by nearly 40% in the short time of three weeks.

This zero limits training system is magic.EMS works on the muscles directly, enabling them to surpass the energy conservation system of the body. After this limit is foiled, an infinite quantity of fiber can be potentially activated. This allows the athlete to achieve a unique training effect and stay fit.

Other than preventing injury, EMS is also used in muscle atrophy (weakening) prevention. However, the most famous use of EMS is building and toning body. It enhances the muscle density hence increasing its hardness.

Doctors also prescribe EMS to relieve post operation and general muscle spasms. EMS is also used as an alternative to cure and prevent impairment of central nervous system (CNS).

However vast the uses, EMS has many drawbacks. It is known to work for only large muscle groups and generally shows no results with the smaller ones (for e. G., triceps, biceps and calves). Its employment in prevention of injury is bound to only a few parts. The FDA restricts its use on several body parts like brain and chest. The use and effectiveness of EMS are governed by the state of contraction of muscles. Therefore it cannot be used during some types of injuries, pregnancy and menstruation. There have been reports of skin irritations, burns and other dermal diseases. Also repeated application of current on the tissues can affect the cell physiology. Consultation of a doctor must be sought before using or planning to use EMS in for any function. Can electronic muscle stimulation help prevent injuries? Well, the answer is in affirmative but safety measures must be taken.

Author Bio: EMS is a highly effective way to aid the healing of ligaments and tendons. The method was first developed in Russia, however Russian stim is more powerful due to voltage differences.

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