EMS Units
Electronic Muscle Stimulation - E.M.S.
Electric impulses are used to contract muscles. EMS has been used in the field of medicine as therapy for muscle atrophy, as well as in many other conditions. There has also been use in the field of personal care (where it is also known as electronic muscle toning) to help tone muscles, decrease body fat, as well as an adjunct to weight training.
Federal Law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Doctor's Rx is required for purchase of TENS units. Please see
How to FAX Prescriptions to usEMS Units - Electronic Muscle Stimulator
Doctor's Prescription Requirements:
Caution: T.E.N.S. and E.M.S. units require physicians Rx. Please fax Rx to 702-666-9018.And a Warning to shoppers: Be cautious of stores selling TENS and EMS units without the physician's prescription requirement. These stores and products fall under one or both of thefollowing categories:
- TENS or EMS is under-powered, offering no real benefit to user.
- The store is breaking Federal Laws by selling without proper prescription and is likely to be closed down.