30th Jul 2007
EMS Or Electrical Muscle Stimulation
EMS, electrical muscle stimulation, is used in medicine quite often, especially by physiotherapists for sports injuries. It is also common in rehabilitation after surgery or accidents to prevent muscle atrophy. It works by engaging the brain to send information along the nerve endings, resulting in involuntary flexes by the muscles. Electrical muscle stimulation can also help to strengthen muscles after broken bones or wastage, and thus can also be used for cosmetic purposes…