Electrostimulation, or the science of electrical currents applied to the human body

The term ‘electrostimulation’ encompasses all possible applications to the human body using medium-frequency currents ranging from 1 to 100 hertz, in a biphasic form. The most common applications are muscle rehabilitation following injuries and muscle maintenance in a sporting context. They are also used to treat chronic or purely muscular pain, as well as heavy legs, lower back pain and neck stiffness.

Our electrostimulators deliver an electrical current tailored to your muscles

Indeed, the currents best suited for pain relief counteract the brain signals that trigger the sensation of pain; these are known as TENS. They are very easily tolerated by users and have virtually no side effects. Many pain clinics use them frequently as there are no contraindications, and sessions can be repeated safely. The FARMADOLOR electrostimulation patch from Sportelec is truly a simple, quick and effective tool for pain relief. For each of the applications described above, we have chosen to incorporate the frequencies best suited to each application into the programmes delivered by the electrostimulation device. This reveals the full complexity of creating programmes where frequencies, current waveforms and pulse durations must be tailored to each application and then delivered by the Sport Elec electrostimulation device. You can view the programmes used by Sport Elec electrostimulation in the programme guide pages by clicking on our “Usage” tab.

Electrostimulation for abs, arms, chest or glutes: a programme for every area

Programmes must also be adapted to the areas of the body where the current will be delivered, by adjusting the pulse widths to suit the size of the muscle. Thus, an arm will not receive a current with the same pulse width as a thigh. The muscle electrostimulator must provide currents suited to each individual’s body type, taking into account muscle chronaxie—that is, the size of the muscle being stimulated. Pulse width represents the duration of the pulse; therefore, the larger the muscle, the longer the duration, and vice versa. Sport elec muscle stimulators comply with these principles and are manufactured in accordance with the European medical standard EN-60601. The Sport elec range is designed to meet all these requirements and satisfy our customers who are committed to their physical fitness. Devices such as Free Action, Multisport Pro, MSP Précision and Body Beautiful are perfectly suited to the uses described above. You can find these products in both physiotherapy practices and sports training settings.

Electrostimulation for physical conditioning, sports recovery and rehabilitation

For athletes, Sport Elec is an effective aid for physical conditioning and post-exercise recovery. Electrostimulation reduces post-exercise recovery times by 30 to 40% by eliminating lactic acid from the muscles more quickly and facilitating the healing of injuries caused by sporting activity, which are responsible for muscle soreness. For physiotherapists, Sport Elec is particularly useful in muscle rehabilitation to restore the muscle mass required to resume normal physical activity and, in some cases, to relieve pain. The advantage of the Sport Elec muscle electrostimulator is that its ease of use and affordable price allow physiotherapists to have more devices available and even lend them out to extend treatment sessions from the clinic to the patient’s home. For comfortable electrostimulation, in addition to suitable currents, a method of transmission from the electrostimulation device to the muscle is required that eliminates any air that may be present on the body when the current passes through. Air does not conduct electricity; it is an insulator. Imagine the problem if this were not the case in our everyday lives; there would literally be electricity in the air and we would be electrocuted. The current must therefore pass through a water-based substance, such as a moisturising gel, which allows the current to be conducted to the skin without passing through any air. This is the case with Sport Elec’s electrostimulation electrodes. This air gap between the electrode and the skin, created by the gel which adheres without sticking, is essential for comfortable electrostimulation without pain or unpleasant tingling. Designed in accordance with medical standards, Sport Elec electrodes allow the electrostimulation currents to pass through smoothly; their superior quality also gives them a significantly longer lifespan than average. Sport Elec’s innovation in recent years has been the creation of accessories for electrostimulation, into which the electrodes can be secured. Thus, once your electrostimulation abdominal belt, armbands or gluteal electrostimulation belt have been adjusted to fit you, you’ll save precious time when carrying out your sessions.

Accessories for easily placing your electrodes on your muscles

The speed with which you can set up your session is a strong argument for using your Sport Elec electrostimulator. You should consider these benefits before choosing an electrostimulator. Furthermore, thanks to a clever system for positioning the Sport Elec electrostimulation patches, you can move the electrodes within the belt and place them precisely to suit your body shape. So, thanks to Sportelec, you’ll be able to use your electrostimulator with ease and practise abdominal electrostimulation, gluteal electrostimulation or arm electrostimulation more often. No more tedious sessions where you spend ages sticking the electrodes onto your skin without ever remembering the exact layout from the last session. Once the patches are in place in the electrostimulation belt, all you need to do is slip it on in a matter of seconds and start your session.

Electrostimulation: an effective technique

Over several months, you’ll really enjoy seeing how effective this method is. You can also help yourself by consulting the electrode placement pages in the ‘How to Use’ section of our website. For all our devices, we provide tutorials or quick start guides to help you get to grips with your Sport Elec electrostimulation device. Our electrostimulation devices are fully repairable, and we guarantee this service for ten years. Please note that we currently repair Sport Elec devices that are over 15 years old. Our expertise is long-standing and our technicians have all the spare parts required for their work. The devices and currents used by Sport-Elec have been clinically tested and are largely based on the current body of knowledge regarding electrostimulation currents; you can find several studies specifically conducted by Sport-Elec in the section: technical studies and bibliographies on our website under the ‘Usage’ section.

European leader

Sport-Elec®, founded in 1986, is a French brand based in Normandy. We design, manufacture and market our own electromusculation equipment for sports professionals, healthcare professionals and anyone concerned about their physical fitness, whatever their age.

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