IS TONEATRONIC EMS SAFE TO USE?
You might have heard some negative things about EMS. Abtronic
belts and every belt type unit works on a different setup .
Belts commonly use a foil like material with gel as the conductor.
Our units use safe rubber pads instead. This elevates the possibility
of malfunction and makes for a smoother safer contraction.
This is a question often asked of us. Developed in England
over 50 years ago by a team of scientists and doctors, EMS
is used extensively in hospitals, beauty salons, health clubs
and spas as part of the beauty regime and by physiotherapists
and sports medicine to treat those annoying sports strains
and sprains. Electronic Muscle Stimulator (EMS) is quite safe
for any individual capable of taking normal exercise.
You can not strain or sprain your muscles by overworking
them with your electronic muscle stimulator system because
the feeling is more like a pleasant tingling sensation than
a shock or jolt. As well a small amount of anesthetic current
is overlapped in the signal.
WHAT CONTROLLED MEDICAL STUDIES SAY ABOUT EMS
"Most programs designed to increase muscle strength
involve active exercises carried out by patient in isokinetic
mode. Although those methods do result in an increase of muscle
strength, it appears that tetanizing electrical stimulation
using farad current is more effective method of building strength
in the muscle".
(M. Godfrey, M.D) Wellesley Hospital, published in physiotherapy
Canada Vol.31 No.5.
Just as with starting any new exercise program, if in doubt,
consult your physician.
However, the following should not use electronic
muscle stimulators (EMS):
THOSE THAT ARE PREGNANT, USE A PACE MAKER, HAVE METAL
PLATES OR PINS, HAVE OR HAVE ABNORMALLY HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
If in doubt, consult your physician.
CONTRAINDICATION
Powered muscle stimulators should not be used on patients
with cardiac demand pacemakers.
WARNINGS
1. The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation
are unknown.
2. Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus
nerves, particularly in patients with a known sensitivity
to the carotid sinus reflex.
3. Stimulation should not be applied over the neck or mouth.
Severe spasm of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur
and the contractions may be strong enough to close the airway
or cause difficulty in breathing.
4. Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in
that the introduction of electrical current into the heart
may cause cardiac arrhythmias.
5. Stimulation should not be applied transcerebrally.
6. Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected,
or inflamed areas or skin eruptions, e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis,
varicose veins, etc.
7. Stimulation should not be applied over, or in proximity
to, cancerous lesions.
PRECAUTIONS
1. Safety of powered muscle stimulators for use during pregnancy
has not been established.
2. Caution should be used for patients with suspected or
diagnosed heart problems.
3. Caution should be used for patients with suspected or
diagnosed epilepsy.
4. Caution should be used in the presence of the following:
a. When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute
trauma or fracture;
b. Following recent surgical procedures when muscle contraction
may disrupt the healing process;
c. Over the menstruating or pregnant uterus; and
d. Over areas of the skin which lack normal sensation.
5. Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity
due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive
medium. The irritation can usually be reduced by using an
alternate conductive medium, or alternate electrode placement.
6. Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be
based on the guidance of the prescribing practitioner.
7. Powered muscle stimulators should be kept out of the reach
of children.
8. Powered muscle stimulators should be used only with the
leads and electrodes recommended for use by the manufacturer.
9. [FOR PORTABLE DEVICES ONLY]: Portable powered muscle stimulators
should not be used while driving, operating machinery, or
during any activity in which involuntary muscle contractions
may put the user at undue risk of injury.
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