Q.  What is an EMS Unit (Electrical Muscle Stimulator Unit) ?
A.  A muscle stimulator (EMS) is an electronic device used to stimulate muscles.  

Q.  How does a muscle stimulator work?
A.  The muscle stimulator (EMS) works by sending electronic stimulation to the muscle; thus allowing the muscle to contract hundreds of times per minute. This contracting of the muscles increases blood flow to the muscles which benefits tired aching muscles; and expedites the healing. The muscle stimulation can assist in re-educating and rebuilding injured muscles when you are unable to physically exercise. 

Q. Will the EMS unit hurt me?
A. No, you control the intensity of the EMS unit. If at first the contraction is uncomfortable, YOU can decrease the intensity.  Always read owners guide or consult a physician prior to use.

Q. Can I place both electrodes over various muscle groups at once?
A. Yes, the EMS unit has two single outlet leads and four electrode pads to stimulate more than one muscle at a time.

Q. Is it best to place the two electrodes of a signal outlet lead on the same side of the body?
A. Yes, it is important that you focus the single outlet lead on the same muscle.

Q. I or someone I know has a pacemaker. Can we use the EMS unit? 
A. NO, patients with cardiac pacemakers, or patients known to have myocardial diseases or arrhythmia or cardiac patients in general, should not use EMS units.