[Electrical Stimulator] Electrical muscle stimulation

Electrical muscle stimulation, or EMS for short, is a common addition to training and rehabilitation. In this guide, we cover the most popular portable sports EMS brands and their systems. Selecting the right system can be daunting with so many general health models in the market, but we have done the research to help you make the right decision.

Professional electrotherapy systems—the ones you would see at rehabilitation clinics—are not portable and are a different market. Coaches use consumer price options with professional athletes due to their portability, similar features to clinical systems, and settings that deliver specific benefits to the body. Five brand leaders exist globally, and we cover what makes a great EMS unit for all athletes, not just the pros or elites.