👉 Here's a selection of NMES units on Amazon: ✅ Compex wireless: geni.us/B70S3Vk ✅ Compex basic: geni.us/Ee9vvT ✅ AUVON: geni.us/i3osWi Or you can go to the Compex Store: geni.us/Vi1zQm If you buy anything via these links, we may get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Hello, Would you mind telling me more about your experience? I was hospitalised for 996 days and lost so much muscle mass. I also have an illiostomy building without blowing my guts out my weak stomach sound good.
Yes i does work, i train alot so my back muscles go out from time to time, i put one of these on for a few hours and my back feels better. It seems to work the kinks out pretty well.
Very informative, thank you. I have a very good mind muscle connection with almost every muscle, except recently I've noticed its extremely hard for me to contract the medial head of my calf during exercise. I think incorporating EMS into my training could be very beneficial, and will help me gain that mind-muscle connection that is missing.
I just bought one and it has been amazing already at targeting the really small muscles, tendons on the my ankle which can be really hard to work out. I have moved a bit too fast at the start so need to keep the intensity low. I have noticed that the electricity seems to move quite far in the body, if you have two effected areas maybe don't work them out in one session.
So just to be clear, when you use e stim on your muscles, you're using about the same amount of energy/ATP as you would if you were voluntarily contracting that muscle?
Good morning to you, I love that EMS training is more on the talk than 6 to 7 years ago. I would love to pick you brain and also maybe if you have studies would love to hear from you. I own a EMS studio now for going to 7 years and would love your input in training and also some rehab options.. We only do EMS and not superimposed EMS training as you have limited intensity than without. Thank you so much
Morning - to be honest - I've not used it for several years as my line of work has changed, so I feel very rusty on this subject. You will get better advice from someone who is up to date with the latest tech and use it more regularly.
@@SportsInjuryPhysio thanks so much we are pretty much up to date with technology but I'm sure there are some loop holes that has not been verntured. But thanks again!
I have no idea Axel. I've personally used it very successfully for stubborn cases of tennis elbow, but I find traditional exercises better for things like Achilles etc. I just didn't find that my regular recreational athlete in clinic would do it very effectively on themselves, but it may be useful if you are there to control it etc.
@@SportsInjuryPhysio I used my stimulator on high intensity for my first use. i watched your video just now because im doing research trying to find out how high and how often i can use my unit. i see that you say that its dangerous to use it on hgih for the first time and should build up intensity slowly so that my muscle can get used to it. i already made this mistake ; will i be okay just to start over on my next session and build up slowly like you advise ? also do you know how often (how many times per day) i can use my unit?
Question: I'm dreading my next planned surgery which will stop me from exercising for 3 weeks. I usually do a lot of strength training and I want to preserve my gains as much as possible and 3 weeks of no exercise is going to kill me! Can I use this device to reduce muscle loss during my period of inactivity?
@@soonny002 hi lol. so you can’t do any exercise at all? Or can you do light deloading? If you can do deloading, don’t worry about your gains, they’ll stay. Obviously though, you won’t improve because you won’t be using a high intensity
@@chrisawesome3091 I'll be mostly in bed for the first week, but after that I'll be allowed to walk say... To the toilet and back. I think the first week is probably my biggest worry.
@@soonny002 ohh. Good news, gains don’t leave that fast. So even if you can’t find something to do to help, 1 week will barely impact your progress. Honestly, Idk much about these ems things, but it probably could help you
I have seen ur video quite a few times now.. plz do tell me can i use the device (which i get from amazon in india coz m from india) to activate muscles so they r visible?? i was over weight then i lost lot of weight but m bit flabby right now going through skin tightening therapies.. i workout daily.. for a support..can i use this device for visible muscle?? plz guide me....@@SportsInjuryPhysio
Alright ...Thank U so so so much for the guidance...i really appreciate your response... Thank u again....plz keep on making thz kind of informative videos so we can learn more..u explain really well...love ur contents@@SportsInjuryPhysio
I am not familiar with the brand you are mentioning but any machine with a Nmes setting can be used to strengthen muscles, so I would assume you can. Your user manual should give some guidance on it.
I have a question. To preface, I have two herniated disc: L4, L5. Also have sciatica running down my right leg. The pain is in between uncomfortable to excruciating. Question: TENS/EMS or Russian Stim. Before I buy any more stuff, I'd like a second opinion.
TENS work for some people to reduce pain - so perhaps that can be an option for days your pain is bad - it does not help healing EMS may help you build muscle but I would advise that you perhaps work with a therapist to show you how to use it in your case - regular exercise may be a better option in my opinion. I don't know Russian Stims good enough to give opinion
Yes - you don't need this machine - regular training and recovery methods work just fine. So optimize your training plan , diet and recovery (sleep, diet, rest days, recovery weeks etc.) - this will provide the most benefit.
@@SportsInjuryPhysio well yes makes sense but a cervical herniated disc is so hard to stretch that area. no longer pain too had the injury years back but it’s the weakness that causes and drop foot that isn’t going away easily it increases and decreases but kinda still there. what’s your suggestions about that?
Hi, I tweaked my knee playing tennis about a month ago. I have been wearing an elastic knee brace to add support, but I continue to have pain. Would this device help to strengthen the muscles around the knee?
It can, but before getting any machines I would suggest that you get it diagnosed and get actual strength training exercises for it. This machine can enhance the gains from strength training exercises but is not enough to use on its own because it does not retrain functional movement patterns and also only works on the muscles without any effect on ligaments or joints. Regular exercises provide strength gains and also teaches movement patterns, enhances position sense and has a positive effect on joints and ligaments. If you wanted help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/
4 in 1 Combo Therapy 4000Hz adjustable pulse width frequency Interferential Current TENS EMS Machine for Pain Relief Muscle Training. (Model: JRW-600) China JRW Manuactuer
4 in 1 Combo Therapy 4000Hz adjustable pulse width frequency Interferential Current TENS EMS Machine for Pain Relief Muscle Training. (Model: JRW-600) China JRW Manuactuer
Is this useful for getting over tennis elbow and golf elbow? I got a bit too ambitious doing lockdown last spring and still struggle to get over it. It has got better but I still have issues so would like to know if this is likely to help.
Can EMS combined with active range of motion help with potentiation of a torn pec? Had surgery to reattach my pec and have noticed a significant contractility deficit. Great video, thanks!
so ... logically can someone as one of these a lv1 for 8 h ? will you go to work or someting ? i use to wear 70 lb more then my weight ... im about 5.5 lol was about 135 lb now im about 198 ... reached about 217 lb then just stoped i could not tuch my toes anymore stuck in muscles lol ... gained weight after that because stop exersiing about 8 months ago i was 48 im now 34 size ... im melting fat this like a popsicle to the sun .. diet ... helps a lot
I am a 200lb bodybuilder , i use one of these set to a strong intense contraction level on chest and deltoids only . Used in evenings after workout to make sure all fibres are hit intensly . It really works well and growth is for sure enhanced beyond workouts alone 👍
@P You'll feel pain if it's too high, you could get cramps too. And for the rest of you questions the program is auto it will manage time of work and rest, you just start it and it'll do its thing. Make sure to click on the right program.
I am condemned to a life behind a desk. Now I intend to use EMS training to trick my body into thinking that I do actual work. Why would I need additional training if EMS can stimulate the muscles? And another question: can EMS training affect the heart (which of course is also a muscle)?
Hey, thanks for the great video. I have been bodybuilding for 8 years and i have noticed that NES has helped me with injuries that have come from working out, also have had some luck with DOMS with NES work but not as well as active muscle recovery.
Following a knee operation I had to have my leg in plaster from ankel to top of thigh, for 9 weeks. Having had to be plastered the same after an accedent, I knew there would be a lot of mussel wasteage, so I managed to put EMS pads down the top of the plaster. The surgen was amazed that I had no mussel wastage at all & I was able to get almost a 90 degree bend out of my leg in only a couple of days.
Does it also work for a paralyzed leg? I used to practice Kick Boxing and I had an accident during a match. After receiving a punch on my left side of the head, and my opponent felt down over me, when she got up she put her elbow on my neck...willingly or not...who knows... which left me with a broken neck and the entire right side of the body papalized.... the accident happened in 1997, I had to use a wheelchair, etc....some doctors told that I may never walk again.....no comment....I did not receive an orthoses for my knee so I now have a Hyperextension of my knee, and the muscles are atrophied...muscle capacity for the leg approx. 35%. Will such treatment be ok next to going to the Gym? Thank you
I know that some of the paralympic athletes use NMES in combination with their strength training. So they have the electrodes on the muscles to help them contract while they then perform the strength training exercises. So you time your own muscle contraction e.g. straightening out the leg with the machine contracting your quad muscle that is meant to do the work. If your leg has hyper-extension it will be your hamstrings that are not firing and working as they should, so you would want to stimulate the hamstrings while doing bridges or hamstring curls or leg slides (your choice of exercise will depend on your muscle's current ability).
Hi @sports injury physio, can you help? I have some atrophy in my vastus medialis muscle associated with a meniscal tear in my knee I have tried doing strengthening exercises but they don't have any effect on the the atrophy. I have access to a compex fitness 1.0 machine can I use this to strengthen the muscle? when I contacted the company they said that this was not the right machine to use that I needed to buy a more expensive one
Stroke rehab is very different from sports injury rehab - the best thing to do is to get exercises prescribed by a physio who specializes in stroke rehab.
The TENS setting may help with pain but the EMS setting isn't of much use for Plantar Fasciitis. This video may give you more treatment ideas for that: th-cam.com/video/JXyFJnIifuY/w-d-xo.html
Yes. It allows you to utilize more muscle fibers when combined with the range of motion during pedaling. I've used an ems before and after and have seen much more pronounced muscle definitions on my quads, glutes and calves compared to years just using the bike by itself. Be careful not to set the level too high too soon otherwise you CAN get muscle tears that result in sharp pain. IF that happens ICE it and rest for a couple of weeks or more.
@@alvinmotos5925 So technically it would be possible to let the programmed electrostimulator take over the control of your legs that keep cranking the pedals?
👉 Here's a selection of NMES units on Amazon:
✅ Compex wireless: geni.us/B70S3Vk
✅ Compex basic: geni.us/Ee9vvT
✅ AUVON: geni.us/i3osWi
Or you can go to the Compex Store: geni.us/Vi1zQm
If you buy anything via these links, we may get a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Great video!!! I stumbled across EMS training and after 2 years of little to no movement, I am loving the positive results! I'm so impressed!
Hello,
Would you mind telling me more about your experience?
I was hospitalised for 996 days and lost so much muscle mass. I also have an illiostomy building without blowing my guts out my weak stomach sound good.
Yes i does work, i train alot so my back muscles go out from time to time, i put one of these on for a few hours and my back feels better. It seems to work the kinks out pretty well.
Very informative, thank you. I have a very good mind muscle connection with almost every muscle, except recently I've noticed its extremely hard for me to contract the medial head of my calf during exercise. I think incorporating EMS into my training could be very beneficial, and will help me gain that mind-muscle connection that is missing.
is there any way you can do a video on placement for legs and back please and thank you.
Refreshingly informative.
I just bought one and it has been amazing already at targeting the really small muscles, tendons on the my ankle which can be really hard to work out. I have moved a bit too fast at the start so need to keep the intensity low. I have noticed that the electricity seems to move quite far in the body, if you have two effected areas maybe don't work them out in one session.
Thanks for sharing!
Hey does this work on a paralyzed person who has not had voluntary movement in over a year
Yes
If you have intact nerves it will activate involantarily.
Very useful video. Thank you!
So just to be clear, when you use e stim on your muscles, you're using about the same amount of energy/ATP as you would if you were voluntarily contracting that muscle?
You actually in fact use more depending on the intensity and effort you put into the training.
They did this to my right foot. Long story short had a Brain AVM rupture and couldn’t function my right foot so shocked my foot for a couple months.
Good morning to you, I love that EMS training is more on the talk than 6 to 7 years ago. I would love to pick you brain and also maybe if you have studies would love to hear from you. I own a EMS studio now for going to 7 years and would love your input in training and also some rehab options.. We only do EMS and not superimposed EMS training as you have limited intensity than without. Thank you so much
Morning - to be honest - I've not used it for several years as my line of work has changed, so I feel very rusty on this subject. You will get better advice from someone who is up to date with the latest tech and use it more regularly.
@@SportsInjuryPhysio thanks so much we are pretty much up to date with technology but I'm sure there are some loop holes that has not been verntured.
But thanks again!
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can it damage a weak nerve?
That is pretty awesome information demonstration that you did hear on TH-cam thank you
My pleasure!
is this usable for fat burning??
I have seen a big push for this kind of treatment to be used for tendinitis. What does the research actually say on these specific use cases?
I have no idea Axel. I've personally used it very successfully for stubborn cases of tennis elbow, but I find traditional exercises better for things like Achilles etc. I just didn't find that my regular recreational athlete in clinic would do it very effectively on themselves, but it may be useful if you are there to control it etc.
@@SportsInjuryPhysio I used my stimulator on high intensity for my first use. i watched your video just now because im doing research trying to find out how high and how often i can use my unit. i see that you say that its dangerous to use it on hgih for the first time and should build up intensity slowly so that my muscle can get used to it. i already made this mistake ; will i be okay just to start over on my next session and build up slowly like you advise ? also do you know how often (how many times per day) i can use my unit?
Question: I'm dreading my next planned surgery which will stop me from exercising for 3 weeks. I usually do a lot of strength training and I want to preserve my gains as much as possible and 3 weeks of no exercise is going to kill me! Can I use this device to reduce muscle loss during my period of inactivity?
I was about to respond and help, but I realized your post has been up for more than 3 weeks now. How’d you do?
@@chrisawesome3091 Oh hello! My surgery is in 2 weeks. So I'm still not sure what to do here. haha.
@@soonny002 hi lol. so you can’t do any exercise at all? Or can you do light deloading? If you can do deloading, don’t worry about your gains, they’ll stay. Obviously though, you won’t improve because you won’t be using a high intensity
@@chrisawesome3091 I'll be mostly in bed for the first week, but after that I'll be allowed to walk say... To the toilet and back. I think the first week is probably my biggest worry.
@@soonny002 ohh. Good news, gains don’t leave that fast. So even if you can’t find something to do to help, 1 week will barely impact your progress. Honestly, Idk much about these ems things, but it probably could help you
Do TENS unit work too?
TENS can help with reducing pain, but it won't strengthen muscles, like neuromuscular electrical stimulation does.
Lovely explanation... Thank u !!!!
Most welcome!
I have seen ur video quite a few times now.. plz do tell me can i use the device (which i get from amazon in india coz m from india) to activate muscles so they r visible?? i was over weight then i lost lot of weight but m bit flabby right now going through skin tightening therapies.. i workout daily.. for a support..can i use this device for visible muscle?? plz guide me....@@SportsInjuryPhysio
Yes, you can, but be sure combine it with strength training. Also, you need to eat sufficient protein.
Alright ...Thank U so so so much for the guidance...i really appreciate your response... Thank u again....plz keep on making thz kind of informative videos so we can learn more..u explain really well...love ur contents@@SportsInjuryPhysio
@sportsinjuryphysio, I want to know can I use a Nexwave Zynex medical to firm up my glutes? It has IFC, Tens, and Nmes.I use it for an injury
I am not familiar with the brand you are mentioning but any machine with a Nmes setting can be used to strengthen muscles, so I would assume you can. Your user manual should give some guidance on it.
I have a question. To preface, I have two herniated disc: L4, L5. Also have sciatica running down my right leg. The pain is in between uncomfortable to excruciating.
Question: TENS/EMS or Russian Stim. Before I buy any more stuff, I'd like a second opinion.
TENS work for some people to reduce pain - so perhaps that can be an option for days your pain is bad - it does not help healing
EMS may help you build muscle but I would advise that you perhaps work with a therapist to show you how to use it in your case - regular exercise may be a better option in my opinion.
I don't know Russian Stims good enough to give opinion
Excellent.
Who is better for deep muscles knots this or pen acupuncture electronic?
Thanks for the video. How can the Compex machine help those who have had surgery for Thoracic outlet syndrome?
It is not something that we would typically use for that.
Is there an other way if I can’t afford the machine ?
Yes - you don't need this machine - regular training and recovery methods work just fine. So optimize your training plan , diet and recovery (sleep, diet, rest days, recovery weeks etc.) - this will provide the most benefit.
@@SportsInjuryPhysio well yes makes sense but a cervical herniated disc is so hard to stretch that area. no longer pain too had the injury years back but it’s the weakness that causes and drop foot that isn’t going away easily it increases and decreases but kinda still there. what’s your suggestions about that?
I got a $200 one is that an okay price?
Hi,
I tweaked my knee playing tennis about a month ago. I have been wearing an elastic knee brace to add support, but I continue to have pain. Would this device help to strengthen the muscles around
the knee?
It can, but before getting any machines I would suggest that you get it diagnosed and get actual strength training exercises for it. This machine can enhance the gains from strength training exercises but is not enough to use on its own because it does not retrain functional movement patterns and also only works on the muscles without any effect on ligaments or joints. Regular exercises provide strength gains and also teaches movement patterns, enhances position sense and has a positive effect on joints and ligaments.
If you wanted help with your rehab and an exercise plan, this is something that our team of physios can assess and help you with via video call. You can read more about how the online consultations work here: www.sports-injury-physio.com/
4 in 1 Combo Therapy 4000Hz adjustable pulse width frequency Interferential Current TENS EMS Machine for Pain Relief Muscle Training.
(Model: JRW-600) China JRW Manuactuer
4 in 1 Combo Therapy 4000Hz adjustable pulse width frequency Interferential Current TENS EMS Machine for Pain Relief Muscle Training.
(Model: JRW-600) China JRW Manuactuer
Is this useful for getting over tennis elbow and golf elbow? I got a bit too ambitious doing lockdown last spring and still struggle to get over it. It has got better but I still have issues so would like to know if this is likely to help.
It can be useful, yes.
Can EMS combined with active range of motion help with potentiation of a torn pec? Had surgery to reattach my pec and have noticed a significant contractility deficit. Great video, thanks!
Do not put this on your chest. You can die.
Yes, this will interfere with the natural rhythm of your heart. Don't use it on your left chest
This is possible and can have electrodes placed on the pecks. The problem comes in when the placements of your electrodes comes closer to your neck.
so ... logically can someone as one of these a lv1 for 8 h ? will you go to work or someting ? i use to wear 70 lb more then my weight ... im about 5.5 lol was about 135 lb now im about 198 ... reached about 217 lb then just stoped i could not tuch my toes anymore stuck in muscles lol ... gained weight after that because stop exersiing about 8 months ago i was 48 im now 34 size ... im melting fat this like a popsicle to the sun .. diet ... helps a lot
thank you for this informative video
sorry my english his really bad lol
Does Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Work for people with muscular diytrophy?
I don't know - a physio who specializes in neurology will be able to answer that.
Can I connect it to an AI so the it can control my muscles and make me its puppet. Real question.
AI is not our area of expertise, but I don't think you can.
Yeh probably. There was a few videos of people zapping people with ems to make them change facial expressions and twitch muscles.
Great info, just got to do something about that frog in your throat. Very distracting.
I am a 200lb bodybuilder , i use one of these set to a strong intense contraction level on chest and deltoids only . Used in evenings after workout to make sure all fibres are hit intensly . It really works well and growth is for sure enhanced beyond workouts alone 👍
@P
You'll feel pain if it's too high, you could get cramps too.
And for the rest of you questions the program is auto it will manage time of work and rest, you just start it and it'll do its thing.
Make sure to click on the right program.
May I ask which one you are using? I would like to purchase one
Does this lengthen recovery times?
I thought you couldn't use it on the chest muscles
Dude I heard using them on your chest is BAD
Can alter the rhythm of your heart!
I am condemned to a life behind a desk. Now I intend to use EMS training to trick my body into thinking that I do actual work. Why would I need additional training if EMS can stimulate the muscles? And another question: can EMS training affect the heart (which of course is also a muscle)?
Very informative. What are your thoughts on using this for rehabbing a minor calf strain? With thanks..
Thank you. Best Video explaining EMS I found so far.
Hey, thanks for the great video. I have been bodybuilding for 8 years and i have noticed that NES has helped me with injuries that have come from working out, also have had some luck with DOMS with NES work but not as well as active muscle recovery.
Following a knee operation I had to have my leg in plaster from ankel to top of thigh, for 9 weeks. Having had to be plastered the same after an accedent, I knew there would be a lot of mussel wasteage, so I managed to put EMS pads down the top of the plaster. The surgen was amazed that I had no mussel wastage at all & I was able to get almost a 90 degree bend out of my leg in only a couple of days.
ems does really tone and strengthen muscles rapidly
This is really Insightful
Nice information. How effective is miha body tech Ems training in active recovery?
Great video and extremely helpful. I have MS and have had it for 5 years now.
Just wanted some guidance with this program and device. Is it worth?
Does it also work for a paralyzed leg? I used to practice Kick Boxing and I had an accident during a match. After receiving a punch on my left side of the head, and my opponent felt down over me, when she got up she put her elbow on my neck...willingly or not...who knows... which left me with a broken neck and the entire right side of the body papalized.... the accident happened in 1997, I had to use a wheelchair, etc....some doctors told that I may never walk again.....no comment....I did not receive an orthoses for my knee so I now have a Hyperextension of my knee, and the muscles are atrophied...muscle capacity for the leg approx. 35%. Will such treatment be ok next to going to the Gym? Thank you
I know that some of the paralympic athletes use NMES in combination with their strength training. So they have the electrodes on the muscles to help them contract while they then perform the strength training exercises. So you time your own muscle contraction e.g. straightening out the leg with the machine contracting your quad muscle that is meant to do the work. If your leg has hyper-extension it will be your hamstrings that are not firing and working as they should, so you would want to stimulate the hamstrings while doing bridges or hamstring curls or leg slides (your choice of exercise will depend on your muscle's current ability).
Hi @sports injury physio, can you help? I have some atrophy in my vastus medialis muscle associated with a meniscal tear in my knee I have tried doing strengthening exercises but they don't have any effect on the the atrophy. I have access to a compex fitness 1.0 machine can I use this to strengthen the muscle? when I contacted the company they said that this was not the right machine to use that I needed to buy a more expensive one
This is very informative and helpful, for that I thank you greatly! God bless x
Glad it was helpful!
Once again, what's the make and model of the machine you're using in this video?
Compex machines
What stim machine is she using?
Hi Keith,
Compex - but can’t remember the exact one.
Hello There. Thank you so much for this video. I've just got my hands on a full set up of EMS.
Is this the same type of thing?
Yes - same thing
Troubleshooting
What would you recommend for somebody who had a stroke and is trying to regain full control over their legs
Stroke rehab is very different from sports injury rehab - the best thing to do is to get exercises prescribed by a physio who specializes in stroke rehab.
Brilliant!
Very informative... thank you so much
Can it help with planterfacites?
The TENS setting may help with pain but the EMS setting isn't of much use for Plantar Fasciitis. This video may give you more treatment ideas for that: th-cam.com/video/JXyFJnIifuY/w-d-xo.html
Can you link the studies you referenced? I'm writing a research paper on this topic and would love to include them!
Please lmk!
Can a electrostimulator be effectively used in combination with a stationary bicycle to burn fat?
Yes. It allows you to utilize more muscle fibers when combined with the range of motion during pedaling. I've used an ems before and after and have seen much more pronounced muscle definitions on my quads, glutes and calves compared to years just using the bike by itself. Be careful not to set the level too high too soon otherwise you CAN get muscle tears that result in sharp pain. IF that happens ICE it and rest for a couple of weeks or more.
@@alvinmotos5925 So technically it would be possible to let the programmed electrostimulator take over the control of your legs that keep cranking the pedals?
recently broke my humerus and have some radial nerve damage so my therapist is starting this. thank you for the video
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