Comments on: Electronic Muscle Stimulation for Strength, Athletic Performance and Recovery http://www.runningmechanics.com/electronic-muscle-stimulation-for-strength-athletic-performance-and-recovery/ Optimal Movement for Human Performance Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:09:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Derek Hansen http://www.runningmechanics.com/electronic-muscle-stimulation-for-strength-athletic-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-2/#comment-28679 Derek Hansen Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:19:33 +0000 http://www.runningmechanics.com/?p=380#comment-28679 Let me check around and see what is available. I'll get back to you soon. Best regards, Derek Let me check around and see what is available. I’ll get back to you soon.

Best regards,

Derek

]]> By: Marci http://www.runningmechanics.com/electronic-muscle-stimulation-for-strength-athletic-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-2/#comment-28671 Marci Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:31:23 +0000 http://www.runningmechanics.com/?p=380#comment-28671 Derek, I noticed that the website you provided for purchasing Compex and Cefar units no longer sells the Cefar, which was in my price range.($200 ) Can you recommend a unit comparable to that Cefar which is no more than $300? (By the way, is Cefar no longer manufactured?) Thank you! Marci Derek,
I noticed that the website you provided for purchasing Compex and Cefar units no longer sells the Cefar, which was in my price range.($200 )

Can you recommend a unit comparable to that Cefar which is no more than $300? (By the way, is Cefar no longer manufactured?)

Thank you!
Marci

]]> By: Robert http://www.runningmechanics.com/electronic-muscle-stimulation-for-strength-athletic-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-2/#comment-28612 Robert Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:35:31 +0000 http://www.runningmechanics.com/?p=380#comment-28612 Derek, Can you please point me to EMS instructions/guidelines for electrode placement, waveform, pulse width and rates, and contraction, relaxation, and ramp times for strengthening quads.  Mine are atrophied 1 1/4" from herniated disk (now fused) nerve damage.   My PT has been less than satisfactory and, while I am hoping to get a prescription for PT at a hospital (Shepherd Spine Clinic-Atlanta), I want a point of reference for discussion with them and my surgeon. My Physical Therapist never mentioned or put me on a leg extender weight machine, which i am told is the best quad builder.  He did perform weekly EMS sessions which, along with trigger point therapy did help, but he never suggested getting an EMS machine for home use. Thanks for any help you can provide. I also sent you a duplicate email. Robert Derek,

Can you please point me to EMS instructions/guidelines for electrode placement, waveform, pulse width and rates, and contraction, relaxation, and ramp times for strengthening quads.  Mine are atrophied 1 1/4″ from herniated disk (now fused) nerve damage.  

My PT has been less than satisfactory and, while I am hoping to get a prescription for PT at a hospital (Shepherd Spine Clinic-Atlanta), I want a point of reference for discussion with them and my surgeon. My Physical Therapist never mentioned or put me on a leg extender weight machine, which i am told is the best quad builder.  He did perform weekly EMS sessions which, along with trigger point therapy did help, but he never suggested getting an EMS machine for home use.

Thanks for any help you can provide. I also sent you a duplicate email.
Robert

]]> By: Derek Hansen http://www.runningmechanics.com/electronic-muscle-stimulation-for-strength-athletic-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-2/#comment-26875 Derek Hansen Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:31:45 +0000 http://www.runningmechanics.com/?p=380#comment-26875 Melisa. As everyone is different in their responses to EMS training, you may have to experiment a bit. SImply start at lower intensities and build up over time - no different than an exercise program. I'm confident you will find some benefit, whether through strengthening or spasticity reduction. Best of luck and please keep us informed of your progress. Melisa. As everyone is different in their responses to EMS training, you may have to experiment a bit. SImply start at lower intensities and build up over time – no different than an exercise program. I’m confident you will find some benefit, whether through strengthening or spasticity reduction. Best of luck and please keep us informed of your progress.

]]> By: Melisa http://www.runningmechanics.com/electronic-muscle-stimulation-for-strength-athletic-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-2/#comment-26861 Melisa Wed, 26 Oct 2011 06:42:11 +0000 http://www.runningmechanics.com/?p=380#comment-26861 Derek, I am very grateful to you for your website and for the informative response to my question. I ordered the EMS today! I am still nervous about placement for my specific needs. The article you posted mentioned the ankle and balance. I finally feel like I have hope again! Thanks again, gods blessings to you! Derek, I am very grateful to you for your website and for the informative response to my question. I ordered the EMS today! I am still nervous about placement for my specific needs. The article you posted mentioned the ankle and balance. I finally feel like I have hope again! Thanks again, gods blessings to you!

]]> By: Derek Hansen http://www.runningmechanics.com/electronic-muscle-stimulation-for-strength-athletic-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-2/#comment-26799 Derek Hansen Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:40:02 +0000 http://www.runningmechanics.com/?p=380#comment-26799 Yes - Melisa. EMS has been commonly used to help with muscle strength and manage symptoms related to MS. There is a good paper on the topic at this link - http://ifess.org/sites/default/files/ALS.pdf Yes – Melisa. EMS has been commonly used to help with muscle strength and manage symptoms related to MS. There is a good paper on the topic at this link – http://ifess.org/sites/default/files/ALS.pdf

]]> By: Melisa http://www.runningmechanics.com/electronic-muscle-stimulation-for-strength-athletic-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-2/#comment-26796 Melisa Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:55:54 +0000 http://www.runningmechanics.com/?p=380#comment-26796 Is an EMS safe for someone with Multiple Sclerosis? Due to a rough relapse I was unable to walk for over 4here months. I have overcome that only to realize how rapid atrophy of the muscles happens. I am terrified of the gym. My balance is terrible so exercise is such a struggle. If I could strengthen my muscles again I know I could recover and feel confident again. MELISA Is an EMS safe for someone with Multiple Sclerosis? Due to a rough relapse I was unable to walk for over 4here months. I have overcome that only to realize how rapid atrophy of the muscles happens. I am terrified of the gym. My balance is terrible so exercise is such a struggle. If I could strengthen my muscles again I know I could recover and feel confident again.
MELISA

]]> By: Derek Hansen http://www.runningmechanics.com/electronic-muscle-stimulation-for-strength-athletic-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-2/#comment-12798 Derek Hansen Sun, 20 Feb 2011 23:18:41 +0000 http://www.runningmechanics.com/?p=380#comment-12798 Dave - You can purchase the Globus Fitness unit for a good base price, then have the upgrade the unit later as you find they you require more program options. It is a good way of going about progressing into electronic muscle stimulation. There are some options listed at this site: http://www.globussht.com/Distribution/globus-checkout Well worth checking out. Regards, Derek Dave – You can purchase the Globus Fitness unit for a good base price, then have the upgrade the unit later as you find they you require more program options. It is a good way of going about progressing into electronic muscle stimulation. There are some options listed at this site:

http://www.globussht.com/Distribution/globus-checkout

Well worth checking out.

Regards,

Derek

]]> By: Dave http://www.runningmechanics.com/electronic-muscle-stimulation-for-strength-athletic-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-2/#comment-12783 Dave Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:00:49 +0000 http://www.runningmechanics.com/?p=380#comment-12783 Which one would be better or my condition...Compex sport or Fitness or Globus sport or fitness units? Thanks Dave Which one would be better or my condition…Compex sport or Fitness or Globus sport or fitness units?
Thanks
Dave

]]> By: Derek Hansen http://www.runningmechanics.com/electronic-muscle-stimulation-for-strength-athletic-performance-and-recovery/comment-page-2/#comment-12775 Derek Hansen Sat, 19 Feb 2011 02:44:17 +0000 http://www.runningmechanics.com/?p=380#comment-12775 The Compex and/or Globus models will have a number of programs that would help with both strengthening, pain management and massage/spasm reduction. They would be very useful for delaying the need for hip replacement and keeping your musculature strengthened, as well as increasing circulation in the area. The Compex and/or Globus models will have a number of programs that would help with both strengthening, pain management and massage/spasm reduction. They would be very useful for delaying the need for hip replacement and keeping your musculature strengthened, as well as increasing circulation in the area.

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