EMS treatment is an effective, widely used technique for muscle training. The treatment is absolutely safe for those who feel fit and healthy enough to exercise. However, it is important that you start it with common sense and that you use the EMS device properly.
EMS training is basically not dangerous, because it uses mechanisms that our bodies use themselves. Our muscles are used to the small electrical impulses because our brains and nerves work in the same way.
As with traditional exercise, it is important to allow for the necessary recovery time. In fact, with EMS, you need a longer recovery time than you might be used to: EMS can have a very intense effect on your muscles. For this reason, most EMS machines have special recovery programmes.
Note!
EMS electrodes should not be stuck to the carotid arteries.
When should you not use EMS?
There are some cases when it is better not to use EMS. For example, EMS is not suitable for: people with .
- pregnant women.
- sick people, e.g. flu (the physical exertion can worsen the illness)
- people with an increased risk of thrombosis (blood clots).
- people at increased risk of bleeding.
- people with cardiac arrhythmias or coronary stents.
- people with electronic implants such as pacemakers or (pain) pumps.
- people with (suspected) epilepsy.
- people with a recent hernia (in the area where EMS is applied).
- people with bone disorders, unrepaired bone fractures or unhealed surgeries (in the area where EMS is applied).
- people with breast or other cosmetic implants (in the area where EMS is applied).
- people with open skin diseases and injuries.
- people with malignant or inflammatory diseases (in the area where EMS is applied).
