In new results from a clinical trial, researchers show that electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can restore the muscle control and sensory feedback required for coordinated walking movements.

The effects of spinal cord injuries are complex and multifaceted. People lose not only the ability to control the movement of their limbs, but also the ability to receive sensory feedback from them.

The few times that I’ve gone to a physical therapist for an injury, I was hooked up to a machine that used transcutaneous nerve stimulation, or TENS. It sent small electrical impulses to my nerves, ...

If there’s one familiar sound whenever a volunteer tries out an interactive device that uses electrical muscle stimulation, it is probably laughter. Even for experienced users of the technology, the ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I’ve tried a lot of ...

Recently, actress Jessica Alba’s long-time trainer Ramona Braganza shared a snap of Alba using electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) while exercising. “[Twenty-five] years as a celebrity trainer has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Muscle stimulators are worth the investment if you’re looking to take your workouts to the next level, speed up recovery, or if ...

On a Thursday afternoon, I made my way to Midtown Manhattan’s Core Club — a hub for CEOs and celebrities (and other people who can afford the club’s $50,000 initiation fee) — where fitness guru Mo ...

When I first heard of EMS, Electrical Muscle Stimulation, a device that enables you to burn 500 calories in a single session, I was sceptical. I’m fit enough. I swim regularly: no splashing about, but ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." “Muscle stimulators are worth the investment if you’re looking to take your workouts to the next level, ...