Can electronic muscle stimulators cause contraction of muscle tissue?
Yes, EMS devices can stimulate muscle contraction by exciting the innervating nerve fiber through a pulse of current. Can EMS devices burn calories? Answer: Yes and No. EMS can burn calories because “burning calories” is the process of using consumed energy and using its chemical properties for energy. This does occur in muscle stimulated by EMS; however, the amount of calories burned is hardly enough to affect blood sugar. An EMS unit would have to be worn for a very long time to cause enough energy to make a noticeable difference. Can EMS target a specific region of fat? Answer: No, the few calories that are burned from the body’s stores come from all throughout the body. As the body breaks down molecules for the production of glucose, the fat stores are used all throughout the body. It is not possible to burn fat in just one area. Can EMS target a specific muscle group? Answer: Yes, EMS has been used to prevent muscle from atrophy by stimulating the muscles in a specific area. There
