What is Muscle Simulation?

Muscle Simulation unit is an excellent device to treat injuries in the muscles. This useful medical device is approved by medical professionals all around the world. The great physicist John Faraday invented electrical muscle stimulation unit in 1831. Now it is being used in almost all the clinics and hospitals of the world to treat muscle injuries. Muscle Stimulation can also be used to re-educate paralyzed muscles, improving blood circulation, muscle tone and preventing atrophy in injured muscles.

An electrical muscle simulation unit has a pair of electrodes that need to be placed near or on top of the affected muscle. Electrical signal is sent from the device to the electrodes and from there the signal reaches the muscles. There are various dials in the device which determine the signal strength and speed. The patient will feel electricity entering the muscle through the electrodes. The dials on the device need to be adjusted according to the recommendation of the doctor.

Electrical Muscle Stimulation is for those people who cannot workout with their muscle in conventional methods. The electrical signals stimulated the motor nerves on the brain to contract and expand the specific muscle in a natural manner. After getting the signal, the muscle starts contracting and expanding according to the comfort of the patient. This helps them to “exercise’ their muscle to keep them strong and to gain muscle mass. It also helps to supply a healthy flow of blood throughout the body. It is also used after surgery to prevent thrombosis.

There are various kinds of muscle stimulators in the market. Some different factors come into focus when trying to choose which one to go for such as size, weight, performance etc. considering all these factors, the LCS 161 Muscle Simulator is one of the best ones out there right now. It has absorption of 25 watts and it weighs just 0.7kg. The LCS 164 has an added feature; an LCD display. It weight slightly more than LCS 161 and the absorption is 30 watt. LCS 165 is more advanced; it has a full computerized diagnostic stimulator. The LCS 165 is both an electric muscle simulation and TENS unit. The buttons are soft and the overall design in extremely user friendly. The only disadvantage with this model is the weight; it weight almost 2kg.

Electrical Muscle Simulation is becoming more and more popular day by day. People are now using this to get six pack abs and to reduce chronic pain. It is powered by an external battery that works perfectly for about 40-50 times. But it must be noted that electrical signal must be used according to the doctor’s recommendation. Otherwise it might do more harm than good.

What is Green Theraband?

Therabands vary according to their lengths, colors and different strength and longevity capacity. Approximately it is 13 centimeters in width. Among different colors, green therabands are the most popular ones.

Green therabands help in improving grip power and extremity strength. Physiotherapists use green therabands for its heavy resistance capability for improving movement range, rehabilitation and coordination. Therabands are easily portable and takes a little space when put into a bag. This is advantageous for people who love travelling since they can carry out their exercise anytime and anywhere.

Though green therabands are generally made in straight lengths, loops can be easily created by knotting it. If therabands are used properly and maintained with care, it lasts for a long time.

When green therabands are stretched to 100%, it uses 4.6 pounds or 2.1 kgs of pressure, while it uses 6.7 pounds or 3 kgs of pressure when it is stretched to 200%.

Safety tips from the manufacturer are printed on the boxes. Some of the salient safety tips include – not using it in such a way that it might shatter the head, face or eyes, checking the band for damage or wear before using, removing all the jewelries, not to overstretch, immediately wash the band if used in pools, adults should supervise if the bands are used by children and to wear eye protection among others.

If you are a therabands starter user, be sure to that the theraband is secure by locating a stationary zone. To secure the therabands you may try installing anchor points on the walls or use square knots on door handles or heavy machinery.

Injuries or related disorders can be improved if green therabands are used in combination with other exercises and stretches styles. Green therabands with medium resistance can be used by people who are just starters for strengthening program or who want to increase the endurance of their muscle.