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Electrical Stimulation for Health, Beauty, Fitness, Sports Training and Rehabilitation

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Part of the book series: Advances in Muscle Research ((ADMR,volume 4))

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With the development of modern electronics, electrical stimulation has become a widely accepted therapeutic tool for muscle rehabilitation and recovery. However the scientific and medical communities have tended to sideline or dismiss the use of electrotherapy for healthy muscles. This chapter covers the various applications and benefits of electrical stimulation on normal healthy individuals for toning, strengthening, body shaping and general fitness. This section also offers practical protocols for both the training of healthy muscles and the recovery or improvement of muscles and tissues that have been damaged or are diseased.

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Centofanti, K. (2008). Electrical Stimulation for Health, Beauty, Fitness, Sports Training and Rehabilitation. In: Application of Muscle/Nerve Stimulation in Health and Disease. Advances in Muscle Research, vol 4. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-8233-7_4

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