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Benefits of Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Part 4

Soft-Tissue Regeneration, Wound Recovery and Bone Healing

The use of direct current (DC) stimulation for the healing of tissue is based on the concept that it can enhance the naturally occurring DC potentials associated with natural repair, thereby stimulating the healing process. It has been postulated that living tissue possesses DC electro-potentials that regulate the healing process. When tissue damage occurs, the injury creates a current that triggers the body to biologically repair itself. Studies in both humans and animals have shown that electrical stimulation (ems) can actually enhance wound healing. In cases where wounds have shown to be chronic and/or have not healed within the expected time frame, it has been suggested that normal electro-biological healing processes have been arrested. The use of external electro-stimulation of such wounds theoretically produces a series of events which ‘jump-start’ the normal healing process.

Work by Robert Becker suggests that bioelectrical activity occurs throughout the body in a complex field that is closely related to the distribution of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Localized injuries, as well as disease, are thought to lead to a disturbance of this whole-body bioelectrical system, acting as a stimulus for the regeneration and repair process.

It has also been long reported that electrical stimulation can be used to enhance bone healing. When external forces are placed on bone, an electrical potential is generated. Negative electrical potentials have been recorded at fracture sites, which is in line with the “current of injury” theory proposed by Becker. Fukada and Yasuda suggested that the induced electrical potentials at the cathode (negative electrode) triggered the body’s piezoelectrical potentials, which enhance bone repair and growth. Although regarded with skepticism by many in the medical field, there is abundant evidence from clinical studies of the effectiveness of electrical stimulation for bone healing.

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Conclusion

EMS is an extremely safe method of therapy with no long-term side effects. In rare cases, short-term effects may include slight pins and needles or a feeling of warmth at the site of healing. The OSIM uPixie USB Pulse Massager uses EMS therapy and features a whole range of other features besides tapping, squeezing and kneading massage. Find out and purchase the OSIM uPixie USB Pulse Massager at a special price now on our webshop!

Benefits of Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Part 3

Just how does the uPixie pulse massager helps in pain management? Read part 3 of our “Benefits of Electrical Muscle Stimulation” series.

Pain Management and Circulation Enhancement

Where attached to the body, the gentle electrical source stimulates the nerves to send signals to your muscles to expand and contract. Just as injury or strain creates a damaging domino effect, EMS brings down one problem that reduces another and another. Increased blood flow speeds the blood’s nutrients to injured tissue, which assists in healing and makes a contracted muscle expand (which relaxes the muscle) relieving painful spasm.

Releasing muscle tension frees circulatory pathways, which along with increased circulation, reduces swelling and inflammation. As a result, range of motion is increased.

Read part 2 here

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Benefits of Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS)

• Strengthening
• Muscle Re-Education and Atrophy Reduction
• Pain Management and Circulation Enhancement
• Soft-Tissue Regeneration, Wound Recovery and Bone Healing

Follow this post as we will delve further into each specific points over the next few days.

How to Build Up The Chest With A Muscle Stimulator (like the uPixie)

An electrical muscle stimulator (EMS) is a portable device that uses electrical current to force muscle contraction. According to the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), using an EMS unit over a long period may increase strength, but probably not affect appearance.

Most EMS devices on the market today will not give you rock-hard pectoral muscles, because EMS is a passive exercise. To increase the diameter of your chest would require exercise that breaks down the muscle, forcing it to rebuild stronger.

The OSIM uPixie is an electrical muscle stimulator (EMS) packed with a suite of massage programmes and featuring music synchronizing technology for the perfect companion to your massage/muscle toning session.

Step 1
Place the electrodes onto one section of your chest, following the instructions provided with the unit.

Step 2
Set the device on a low setting so you can build your endurance. Start low, and increase the stimulation over time. Electrical stimulation is not for everyone and may be uncomfortable at first.
*The uPixie pulse massager have customizable functions, so you can tweak it to your favourite setting*

Step 3
Exercise with the unit for as long as you are comfortable, up to 10 minutes. Move the pads after the 10-minute first session to work different sets of muscles. For example, start by placing the pads on your upper chest, and then run the program again with pads on the lower section. *Never lose track of time with the uPixie’s flexible timer right off your computer screen*

Step 4
Use your EMS unit once daily. Increase the duration and stimulation strength over time. A study conducted by the National Strength and Condition Association in 2007 showed rugby players who used EMS units daily did not show marked improvement to strength for at least 12 weeks.

Article taken from http://www.livestrong.com/article/283611-how-to-build-up-the-chest-with-a-muscle-stimulator/