Electromagnetic muscle stimulation (EMS)

Elec­tro­ma­gne­tic mus­cle sti­mu­la­ti­on (EMS) is a non-inva­si­ve pro­ce­du­re in which a powerful, pul­sed magne­tic field trig­gers mus­cle con­trac­tions. The­se con­trac­tions occur at a fre­quen­cy and inten­si­ty that can­not be achie­ved through vol­un­t­a­ry exer­cise. The skin is not broken.

Appli­ca­ti­on

EMS is used to streng­then and tone mus­cles on the abdo­men, buttocks, thighs or arms. While the pati­ent lies or sits, an appli­ca­tor is pla­ced on the area; a ses­si­on takes about half an hour. Some devices com­bi­ne the magne­tic field with radio­fre­quen­cy to also act on fat­ty tis­sue and skin firm­ness. A cour­se of seve­ral ses­si­ons is usual.

Good to know

The­re is no down­ti­me, though a sen­sa­ti­on simi­lar to mus­cle soreness may fol­low. EMS is no sub­sti­tu­te for exer­cise or weight loss and is not sui­ta­ble for lar­ger fat depo­sits, for which cryo­li­po­ly­sis or lipo­suc­tion are more appro­pria­te. It is not used in peo­p­le with pace­ma­kers, metal implants in the tre­at­ment area or during pregnan­cy. Wit­hout main­ten­an­ce ses­si­ons and exer­cise, the effects fade over time.

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