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"EMS training is a safe and effective method for prevention and therapy of age-related muscle atrophy and sarcopenia. Studies confirm the positive effect on muscle mass, strength, function and functional performance."




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Kemmler W, von Stengel S. Whole-body electromyostimulation as a means to impact muscle mass and abdominal body fat in lean, sedentary, older female adults: subanalysis of the TEST-III trial. Clin Interv Aging. 2013; 8:1353-1364

Teschler M et al. Four weeks of electromyostimulation improves muscle function and strength in sarcopenic patients: a three‐arm parallel randomized trial. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2021; 12:843-85

Kemmler W et al. Efficacy and Safety of Low Frequency Whole-Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) to Improve Health-Related Outcomes in Non-athletic Adults. A Systematic Review. Front Physiol. 2018; 9:573

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