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Contraindications

  1. Acute febrile illnesses
  2. Cancer
  3. Haemophilia
  4. Heart conditions
  5. Pregnancy
  6. Selected neurological conditions
  7. Severe arterial circulatory disorders

Contraindications (relative)

  1. Arthritis
  2. Exogenous implants
  3. Lymphoedema
  4. Menses
  5. Neuralgia
  6. Pericardial effusion, pleural effusion, ascites
  7. Sunburn, open skin lesions, skin eczema
  8. Thrombosis and thrombophlebitis
  9. Varicose veins

Cosmetic aspects

  1. Anti-cellulite treatment
  2. Body toning
  3. Improving stimulation/massage effect
  4. Metabolic stimulation
  5. Re-appearance of saddlebags
  6. Weight and fat reduction

Effects of EMS Training

  1. Elasticity and performance
  2. Maximal oxygen consumption at the anaerobic threshold
  3. Maximum strength and muscle hypertrophy
  4. Prevention of sarcopenia and demineralisation of bones
  5. Sprint and jump
  6. Stamina

FAQ

  1. EMS training intensity – How intensively should I train?
  2. Planning EMS training – How often should you train?

Muscle conditioning

  1. Improved performance in sports
  2. Increasing elasticity and maximum strength
  3. Increasing endurance
  4. Increasing synchronising and recruiting
  5. Post-operative muscle building
  6. Targeted muscle building (hypertrophy)

Pain therapy

  1. EMS Training for back pain (lumbar spine) and neck pain (cervical spine)
  2. EMS Training with osteoporosis
  3. Releasing muscle tension and contractures

Physical effects

  1. General psychological effects
  2. Improvements to posture
  3. Mood and motivation
  4. Resistance to stress and high loads
  5. Vitality

Training for those of advanced years

  1. Anti-ageing effects
  2. EMS Training when incontinent
  3. EMS Training with obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  4. Maintaining the muscular ‘corset’
  5. Strengthening bones
  6. Therapy of varicose veins

Training with a diagnosed disability

  1. EMS Training for back pain (lumbar spine) and neck pain (cervical spine)
  2. EMS Training when obese
  3. EMS Training with cardiac insufficiency
  4. EMS Training with diabetes mellitus
  5. EMS Training with obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  6. EMS Training with osteoporosis
  7. EMS Training with pacemakers and defibrillators
  8. Progressive muscular dystrophy