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Compex Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Clinical Studies
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is now a recognised technique and its effectiveness has been confirmed by numerous scientific publications. Some of these studies have been carried out in partnership with Compex and highlight the effectiveness of EMS.
Compex have been at the forefront of EMS technology since 1986, and our versatile units offer scientifically proven results when it comes to:
- Increasing strength
- Boosting VO2max
- Improving blood circulation
- Decreasing pain
- And more!
Find out some of the scientifically proven results evidenced by those studies, and if you want to learn more, the links to the source material.
What are the scientifically proven benefits of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS)?
Additional Source Material & Claims
1. Claim: Improve your Endurance. Improve your Vo2 max by 7% by using EMS (6 weeks).
Study: Neuro-Muscular Electrical Stimulation Training Enhances Maximal Aerobic Capacity in Healthy Physically Active Adults.
Author/s and Publication: Domenico Crognale, Louis Crowe, Giuseppe DeVito, Conor Minogue, Member IEEE, and Brian Caulfield, Member IEEE
2. Claim: Recover Faster. Up to 3x more blood circulation in a stimulated muscle with Compex use.
Study: Augmentation du débit artériel fémoral sous électrostimulation neuromusculaire de la jambe.
Author/s and Publication: Zicot M, Rigaux PF, 1996
3. Claim: Recover Faster. Reduce your blood lactate concentration with Compex use.
Study: Effects of Three Recovery Protocols on Range of Motion, Heart Rate, Rating of Perceived Exertion, and Blood Lactate in Baseball Pitchers During a Simulated Game.
Author/s and Publication: Courtney D. Warren, David J. Szymanski, Merrill R & Landers J. Strength & Conditioning Research July 2014
4. Claim: Improve Muscle Strength. Explosivity improvement of up to 15% after 5 weeks.
Study: Human skeletal muscle: Phasic type of electrical stimulation increases its contractile speed.
Author/s and Publication: Karba R, Stefanoovska A, Dordevic S, 1990
5. Claim: Improve Muscle Strength. Vertical jump improvement of up to 14% after 4 weeks.
Study: The effects of electrostimulation training and basketball practice on muscle strength and jumping ability.
Author/s and Publication: Maffiuletti NA, Cometti G, Amiridis IG, Martin A, Pousson M, Chatard JC, 2000
6. Claim: Improve Muscle Strength. Increase in strength by 27%
Study: Electromyostimulation Training Effects on Neural Drive and Muscle Architecture
Author/s and Publication: Julien Gondin, Marie Guette, Yves Ballay and Alain Martin INSERM/ERM 207 Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Burgundy, Dijon, FRANCE, 2005
7. Claim: Improve Muscle Strength. Increase in muscle volume by 8%
Study: Electromyostimulation Training Effects on Neural Drive and Muscle Architecture
Author/s and Publication: Julien Gondin, Marie Guette, Yves Ballay and Alain Martin INSERM/ERM 207 Laboratory, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Burgundy, Dijon, FRANCE, 2005
8. Claim: Relieve Pain. Decrease in pain by 70% using TENS
Study: The effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in the management of patients with complex regional pain syndrome.
Author/s and Publication: Adem Bilgili, Tuncay Cakir, Sebnem Koldas, Tulay Erçalik, Meral Bilgilisoy Filiz and Fusun Toraman
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