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Electronic Muscle Stimulation Units

• EMS-179 Stimulator integrated into attractive briefcase style carrying case
• 8 - 4" diameter electrodes
• 4 - 2.5" X 1.75" diameter permanent electrodes
• 4 - 60" lead wires
• 8 velcro straps
• A/C Adaptor
• Instruction Manual
• Pad Placement Chart
   

• Maintaining or increasing range of motion
• Relaxation of muscle spasm and muscle tension
• Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy
• Muscle re-education
• Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent venous thrombosis
• Increasing local blood circulation
• Edema
• Pain relief

• Channels: 4 independently controlled
• Input Power 6V DC (4 X 1.5V) "D" Batteries or A/C
• Output Current: 68 mA
• Pulse Amplitude: 100V at max.
• Pulse Waveform: Alternating symmetrical biphasic
• Pulse Width: 200 Microseconds
• Pulse Frequency: 65 HZ
• Pulse Train Rise Time(Ramp): 1.5 Sec.
• Pulse Train Fall Time: 1 Sec.
• Pulse Train Duration: Variable, 2.5-6.5 seconds
• Pulse Train Interval: 2 seconds
• "Safe Start" Feature: Pulse will not function unless all dials are first set to "0"
• Weight: 7.5 lbs
• Size: 15" L x12" W x 4" D
  EMS FACTS and INFO

Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is a technologically advanced science that uses very mild electrical current to passively exercise your muscles and give you tone, definition, and a figure you can easily maintain and sculpt in the comfort of your own home.

WHAT IS EMS?

Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is a revolutionary muscle exercise concept for use in your own home. Our EMS systems are portable, lightweight electronic units that have been scientifically designed and proven to exercise body muscles fast, efficiently & effectively through a series of stimulated contraction & relaxation phases. For years Soviet and Eastern block Olympic contenders have used muscle stimulators to build the same rippling muscles that steroids promised.

Now the practice has finally reached the West. Once only available to doctors and therapists, EMS is recommended for anyone participating in bodybuilding, power lifting, martial arts, boxing, or anyone simply wishing to achieve their optimal athletic physique. EMS is used extensively throughout the world. The Medical Advisory Committee has allowed the use of EMS systems by athletes since the 1972 Olympics. Bodybuilders, professional athletes, physiotherapists, sports doctors and US/Canadian Track and Field athletes use EMS systems to supplement their regular workout routines. Many doctors use EMS units to aid in the rehabilitation of muscles following injury and to ease patients chronic muscle spasms and pain.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The EMS 4000 has four individually controlled outlets known as channels. Each channel has two wire connections with two pads attached at the end of each wire. The EMS unit delivers a gentle electronic impulse to your muscles causing the muscle to contract. By placing a pair of pads on a particular muscle group, your muscles respond to the impulses that are generated by contracting and relaxing rhythmically as instructed by you through the unit. When a muscle contracts as a result of a unique EMS/TENS signal, the chemical changes taking place within the muscles are similar to those associated with voluntary contraction in "normal exercising". These chemical reactions which result from muscle contractions utilizes glycogen, fat and other nutrients stored in the muscle. These resulting series of muscle contractions will enable an individual to tone, strengthen, and combat flabbiness while improving contour. Just strap it on while you're resting, reading, surfing the net or watching T.V. and watch your body transform right before your eyes.