EMS From The Physician EMS is the process of using very weak electrical impulses to contract and relax muscles. It produces “passive” exercise by sending electrical impulses or signals to the selected muscle or muscle groups to contract and relax them. In “active” exercise the signals are sent to the brain. This is not new; it has been used for hundreds of years. However, modern scientific developments in such specialized EMS medical research centers as the Rehabilitation Engineering Section of Pancho Los Amigos Hospital near Los Angeles have produced improved wave forms (the technical shape and cycles of the electrical impulses), increased controls of rise time, duration of contractions, fall time, and rest time, comfortable tolerance of higher intensity by improving types of electrodes, and versatility in the designing of a therapy program to meet the individual needs and select the specific muscles of each patient. EMS is known by other names. “Neuromuscular Stimulation” (NMS) is a term becoming popular in some circles of the United States. “Electronic Muscle Exercise” (EME) is widely used outside of the United States. Many other terms in EMS are fading from use because of misuse or obsolescence, such as “faradic” and "galvanic.” They are still used, but primarily by manufacturers of devices for the European market, and some older models of EME devices which are not legally allowed into the United States for distribution. You may place both pairs of electrodes over various muscle groups at one time It is best to place the two electrodes of a single outlet lead on the same side of the body.   Even during high amplitude levels of contraction, most patients can sleep or rest once they have become accustomed to EMS.   Each pair of electrodes may be set at a different level of intensity. Different muscles require varying degrees of EMS to reach a full contraction FAQ Clinical Applications From the Physician Advantages Electrode Placement Technical Specs Supplies Order Home It is important to understand that the off time, when the muscles rest between contractions, is critical. Sufficient time between contractions in order for the muscles to relax totally reduces the possibility of muscle fatigue. After a modest amount of use of EMS, an individual does adjust to the contractions so well that less and less time is necessary for the muscle to relax. As in any exercise, EMS exercise may cause soreness in muscles. If this occurs, resting the muscle, even for up to a day or two, should eliminate the soreness. As the person becomes accustomed to the exercise, soreness should no longer occur. Should it re-occur, the physician or therapist should evaluate the program and factors of use to ascertain corrective measures. EMS units are restricted by the order of a physician.  So you need a doctor's prescription to purchase one. If you have a physician's perscription, please fax it to (732) 854-9536. If you are a physician or a durable medical equipment company, no RX is required. The EMS unit is very affordable and is covered by most insurance companies   Our Price- $935.00.