Do electronic muscle stimulators build muscle?

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On One Hand: Recognized Benefits

The Food and Drug Administration has approved electrical muscle stimulator (EMS) devices for the treatment of specific medical conditions. This includes the prevention of muscular atrophy after a stroke injury or surgery. Additional approved uses of EMS include relaxing muscle spasms and increasing the range of motion of an injured joint.

On the Other: Limitations and Risks

The FDA doesn't currently approve EMS devices for the purpose of losing weight or improving muscular development. Some of the devices can cause burns, bruising, shocks and skin irritation. The FDA has also received reports of EMS devices interfering with defibrillators and pacemakers.

Bottom Line

EMS devices are effective only for specific types of rehabilitative therapy and the FDA routinely denies certification on these devices for other purposes. EMS devices do cause the muscles to contract, but the degree of muscular development will be minimal. EMS devices are unlikely to significantly change your appearance.

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Food and Drug Administration http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/HomeHealthandConsumer/ConsumerProducts/ucm142478.htm

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