Strength and Conditioning
Another benefit of using an electric muscle stimulator is that it can aid in pain relief and speed up recovery times. When used correctly, the muscle stimulation can resemble an intense massage on sore or injured areas. Athletes have often reported that pain can be significantly reduced in both in-tensity and duration by using this type of therapy. Quick recovery times are key to maintaining peak athletic performance.
While this type of therapy has mostly only been available to elite athletes and sports physiothera-pists, it is becoming more common for people to try this in their own homes. An electric muscle stimulator, or EMS machine, can be hired from a medical supplies business, or even bought cheaply online. There are many models to choose from, which all have their own features and ben-efits, so it is worth researching your particular needs before making this investment.