Electric Muscle Stimulation, EMS, is the elicitation of muscle contractions using electrical impulses. In simple terms, EMS trains your muscles in a way that traditional workouts alone cannot. This natural process stimulates the brain’s signal to trigger muscle activity, thereby creating voluntary muscle contractions. These electrical impulses are generated using a PlayMaker muscle stimulator. PlayMaker devices come in both wireless and wired models.
When PlayMaker electric muscle stimulation is added to your training, ithelps maximize your muscular effort by engaging a greater percentage of muscle fibers. Stimulation is delivered through reusable electro pads that are placed on your skin. EMS has been used by physiotherapists for decades and has received an increasing amount of attention due to its potential benefits. Muscle stimulation can be used as a strength training tool in conjunction with traditional resistance training. It has been shown to speed up post -exercise recovery by delivering fresh oxygen and nutrients to muscles that help flush out toxins and lactic acid.
EMS is ideal for pre -exercise warm -up, helping to increase blood circulation and capillary supply before intense work without the forces of gravity or stress on joints which can reduce the risk of injury. PlayMaker muscle stimulation devices come preloaded with a pain relief mode called TENS, which stands for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. When we are in pain, signals are sent to the brain.
TENS helps interrupt or block these signals. This theory is described by doctors and scientists as the gate control mechanism. The production of endorphins, the body’s feel -good chemical, may also increase, helping to relieve pain symptoms. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an elite athlete, the foot massager helps you optimize your fitness performance.
