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The EMS, or electrical muscle stimulation method has been used for decades in athlete preparation… well… NOT in our country. Why is that? In my firm opinion the reason is simple: lack of language skills. Because most Hungarians do not know any foreign language, they do not read international literature, cannot keep up with world trends, and remain stuck in the familiar. The majority still firmly believe that training equals: “train a lot and eat lots of grilled chicken with rice.” They have no clue about most of the modern, drug-free possibilities offered by technology — as evidenced by the reactions to my articles. Knowledge is, to put it mildly, patchy about what a muscle stimulator is for, how it works, and how to use it. Let’s look at the basic info…

Muscle stimulation (EMS) is an electrotherapy procedure that can be applied to treat muscles. Depending on the settings of the electrical impulse, its effects can include improving blood circulation, regaining muscle strength, increasing muscle mass, halting atrophy, relieving stiffness and spasms, etc. Let’s look at the basics.

The ankle joint is a complex network of bones, ligaments, tendons and muscles. It is strong enough to support the weight of your body and allows movement. Nevertheless, it is prone to injury and the development of ankle pain. You can feel ankle pain both inside and outside the ankle. It may also occur along the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscles to the heel bone. Although ankle pain most often responds well to home treatments, completely eliminating it can take time.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends a drug-free method — soft laser treatment — as the first option for treating low back pain. The ACP, or the American College of Physicians, with nearly 150,000 members is the second-largest medical society in the United States. The professional body already held in 2007 that drug-free approaches should be used first for low back pain; since then new research has supported their view […]

If you struggle with chronic pain, musculoskeletal complaints or respiratory disease, you know how frustrating the waits, travel and appointment logistics can be. The good news is that many therapeutic methods are now available for home use too – under medical supervision, but used in the comfort of your own living room.

In this guide I will show you what you need to know about home medical devices: what they are for, how they work, and how to choose the right one for you. I am not talking about miracle cures, but about supplementary therapeutic options that can help improve your quality of life alongside medical treatment.

Do you know which sport you were born for? Of course this only matters if you compete and strive for the very best results. If you are not aware of your innate attributes and how they can be adjusted, you cannot rise above mediocrity. Your physical abilities are determined by many factors: your circulation, your breathing, the blood supply to your muscles, the development of your capillaries, the mitochondrial content of your muscles, the quality of your rest, your physical and mental state, your innate muscle-fiber ratio, and so on.

Muscle stimulation is a method to be used as a complement to training, not instead of it. Its “benefit” differs for professional athletes who live from sport and for amateurs who train alongside studying or working. The possible uses are diverse, so everyone can decide how to “deploy” it! One thing is certain: if you use it regularly, you will notice its beneficial effects just as you notice the effects of regular training. Let’s go through what an athlete can use a muscle stimulator for.

In our country, current statistics show that healthy life expectancy is around 50–52 years. Every second Hungarian adult has at least one chronic disease. These illnesses affect their daily lives, their ability to earn income, increase their expenses, and lower their standard of living. Yet no one addresses this. There are no awareness programs, and nowhere is the importance of a healthy lifestyle discussed. As a result, people are, of their own accord, rushing toward a fate determined by disease.

Are you an athlete? Do you feel it's time to take up muscle stimulation to improve your performance like your competitors? It's worth looking around the market! There are few manufacturers whose devices are truly usable. In Europe Compex and Globus are the two best-known manufacturers, but recently the Italian iTech and the German MTR+ also want to break into the "serious" sports muscle stimulator market. It's just as hard to find your way among the devices as it is among cameras, for example. I've known the devices for about 10 years and have tried every model. Read my summary opinion!

If you have joint inflammation, back pain, or any joint pain bothering you, you are almost always referred to physiotherapy, where you will very likely receive ultrasound therapy. If getting there is difficult or you are short on time, you can also buy a therapeutic ultrasound device. A good, usable device can be purchased for around 25,000 forints. That way you can use it at home.

I look for the answer to whether muscle stimulation can change genetic traits, your congenital muscle fiber ratio, and how much performance change you can achieve with its help. The points described here are only meaningful if you understand the basics of muscle stimulation. If you don’t yet, read my series on the basics of muscle stimulation. I will briefly summarize the essentials here. With well-regulated electrical impulses your muscles can be made to contract […]