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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers |
What are electronic muscle
stimulators? |
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They are state-of-the-art units
that are scientifically designed
to give your muscles a fast and
effective "workout". They are
lightweight, portable, and can
be used almost anywhere. |
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How do electronic muscle stimulators
work? |
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Under normal exercise, the brain
sends impulses to the muscles
you are using, causing them to
voluntarily contract. An
Electronic Muscle Stimulation
unit mimics the brain by
delivering gentle electrical
pulses to your muscles, causing
them to contract and then relax,
as if the message were coming
from your brain. The effects of
this stimulation tone the
muscles just like regular
exercise, without putting undue
stress on your back, knees, neck
and other joints. |
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Are electronic muscle stimulators
safe? |
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If used as directed, electronic
muscle stimulators are very
safe, reliable and, in fact,
have been used by the medical
community for many decades. The
technology continues to be used
extensively in hospital
settings, physiotherapy clinics,
and is used by chiropractors,
spas and health clubs. |
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What do the impulses that stimulate
the muscles feel like? |
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Since your muscles are
contracting and relaxing in a
similar fashion to regular
exercise, the sensation feels
very similar to a good workout.
Some have described it as a mild
tingling sensation. Remember
that since you control the
strength of the impulses, you
also control the amount of
stimulation and can adjust for
your own comfort level. |
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How soon will I see results? |
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Within 3-to-4 weeks you should
begin to see results, although
you may feel better after only a
few sessions. Electronic muscle
stimulation technology suits the
busy lifestyle of many, and it
is an exercise resource that can
be used regardless of time,
place, weather and availability
of facilities, think about it,
you can even watch television or
read a book while you exercise. |
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Are there any health benefits from
using the Rhythm Touch units? |
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Yes. There are many. In addition
to the cosmetic effects of
shaping and toning your body,
they also help to remove toxins,
improve circulation and improve
posture. They provide relief
from stress and discomfort
caused by overworked muscles,
and they contribute to an
overall relaxed and refreshed
feeling. |
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Who should not use the machine? |
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Pregnant women, people with
heart disease or pacemakers,
epileptics or seizure prone
individuals. |
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Does a doctor have to operate the
machine? |
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No assistance from a physician
or other technical person is
required. Although you can
operate the machine safely by
yourself, please observe the
warnings indicated above to
avoid the possibility of
physical harm. |
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Why does my unit keep on shutting
off? Is it defective? |
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No, there is a built in 15
minute shut off timer. It
automatically shuts off after 15
minutes. To use it longer,
simply power your unit on again
by pressing the on button. The
15 minutes will start again. |
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How do I clean the pads? |
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When the pads lose it
adhesiveness, clean the gel side
of the pad with a wet paper
towel or baby wipe. Let the pad
air dry for aprox. 5 minutes.
Then place it back on the pad
holder. |
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