<h4><img alt="" src="/dashboard/ckeditor/kcfinder/upload/images/mytone.jpg" style="border-style:solid; border-width:0px; float:left; height:300px; margin:5px; width:300px" /><span style="font-size:16px">What is muscle stimulation treatment?</span></h4> <p><span style="font-size:16px">Focused electromagnetic energy is used to induce supra-physiological muscle contractions to build muscle and aid in fat loss as contracting muscles use fat for energy.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">Supra-physiological means it is not possible to stimulate so many muscle fibres to maximum intensity solely by voluntary exercise. When we exercise it is not possible to voluntarily recruit so many muscle fibres to an extent that our machine does.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">Is it not easier and cheaper to just exercise?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">The machine works by forced muscle contractions as muscle fibres are exposed to electromagnetic energy- so these are involuntary contractions and these are much more powerful than the isometric contractions that we can stimulate ourselves. Of course exercise is best- this is more intense and sustained contraction so builds more muscle than exercise alone can. This is also suitable for patients who cannot&nbsp; exercise due to certain reasons.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">How does this compare to other muscle stimulating machines ?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">This is more powerful than electrical muscle stimulation devices such as TENS machines or micro-current machines. Electrical devices can only stimulate superficial muscle fibres and can be painful. Elecromagnetic devices subject target muscles to elecro-magnetic energy so no electrodes or needles are required. It also stimulates the whole muscles which are subjected to intense contractions due to the magnetic field. So this is like exercise without exercising and you get more benefit than from exercise alone.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">What muscles can be treated ?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">Any muscle groups can be treated. Common areas are-</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><img alt="Muscle-toning-areas" src="/dashboard/ckeditor/kcfinder/upload/images/muscles-areas.jpg" style="float:left; height:367px; margin:5px; width:300px" />Abdomen</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">Buttocks</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">Arms</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">Legs</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">Is the treatment painful ?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">The treatment is enjoyable and sensation is that of muscle contraction and like an exercise session.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">Who is not suitable for treatment ?</span></p> <div class="page" title="Page 11"> <div class="section"> <div class="section" style="background-color:rgb(72.500000%, 59.200000%, 0.000000%)"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Contraindications </strong></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="section"> <div class="layoutArea"> <div class="column"> <p><span style="font-size:16px">&bull; pregnancy and breastfeeding</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">&bull; neoplasia</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">&bull; severe dyslipidemia;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">&bull; serious liver problems<br /> &bull; pacemaker wearers or internal defibrillators;<br /> &bull; carriers of metal plates or other prosthetics in the treated area</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">&bull; surgical operations in the treatment area in the last 3 months or before full recovery</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">What happens during the treatment ?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">You will be lying comfortably on the couch. Treatment applicator/s will be positioned over the muscles to be treated. You will feel pleasant sensation. There is muscle contractions but no pain. After 30 min the applicator/s will be removed and you will be able to resume normal activities immediately.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">What precautions are needed during treatment?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">No electronic devices/ mobile phones/ jewellery or metal objects are permitted due to strong magnetic fields. You are welcome to bring a book/ magazine to read.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">How many sessions are recommended?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">8 sessions, two sessions a week. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">Can you combine this with other treatments?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px">We offer a full range of non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical body contouring solutions such as fat loss, liposuction, skin tightening, skin removal etc. We can customise your treatment programme based on your unique needs. Contact us today to arrange your consultation.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>