I heard from Ethan Kellum, the team doctor for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans, who said he uses a form of EMS not just for rehab but to supplement his own workouts. “It’s really a function of the nervous system,” he says, noting that in older patients, muscles can become unresponsive and “go to sleep,” requiring significant effort to reawaken them. “When used appropriately, EMS can help improve the efficiency of communication between the nervous system and the body. Add it to what you’re doing. It can be really helpful.”
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