Whole-Body Electromyostimulation: More Effectiveness and Safety Due to More Regulation? Current Developments, Challenges and Perspectives

Kemmler W,Fröhlich M,Eifler C

doi:10.37871/jbres1254

Abstract

Whole-body EMS is a training technology that originated in Germany. Commercially launched in about 2006-2007, the more than 2,700 commercial facilities to date indicate the rising popularity for this time-efficient and joint-friendly exercise technology. Thus, Germany might serve as a blue print and indicator for upcoming developments, problems and challenges in WB-EMS application.

Highlights

In 2019, the German “Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety” (BMU) published the revised German Radiation Protection Statutes, a mandatory standard that covers WB-EMS (Applications of NonIonizing Radiation to Humans; NISV) [8]
The first NISV aspect focused on mandatory registration with the local supervisory authority and included references for proper setup of the device and instructions by the manufacturer, the references for proper setup of the device and instructions by the manufacturer, the necessary knowledge for inspection and maintenance and functional testing before each use
The second aspect of the NISV placed an emphasize on client disclosure and included aspects of WB-EMS application and effects, risks and potential adverse effects

Summary

Introduction

In 2019, the German “Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety” (BMU) published the revised German Radiation Protection Statutes, a mandatory standard that covers WB-EMS (Applications of NonIonizing Radiation to Humans; NISV) [8]. This directive did not refer only to EMS (including TENS) or WB-EMS, but to all relevant types of electric, magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) used in non-medical applications. Coming into force in January 2021, the NISV regulated several aspects of commercial WB-EMS application.

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