EMS CLINICAL STUDIES
At BODY PULSIO, we only use medically certified EMS technology — and there's strong science to back it up.
Below you'll find summaries of key studies from respected institutions, confirming the effectiveness, safety, and benefits of EMS training.
Muscle Mass & Abdominal Fat
A 2013 trial in Clinical Interventions in Aging showed whole-body EMS increased lean mass and reduced abdominal fat in sedentary older women.
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Chronic Back Pain Relief
A 2021 Frontiers in Physiology RCT found once-weekly EMS over 16 weeks improved trunk strength and significantly reduced lower-back pain in amateur athletes.
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Cardiometabolic Improvements
A 2016 Journal of Aging and Physical Activity study showed EMS matched high-intensity resistance training in boosting lean mass and strength—offering a time-efficient alternative.
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Postpartum Pelvic Recovery
The TEST-III trial (2015) in Osteoporosis International demonstrated EMS improved muscle strength and functional capacity, aiding postpartum core and pelvic floor rehabilitation.
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Strength & Speed Enhancement
German Sport University Cologne (2009) found full-body EMS uniquely improved overall speed performance alongside strength, unlocking new training possibilities.
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Back Pain & Mood
University of Bayreuth (2003) showed EMS reduced widespread back pain and boosted strength and mood—on par with or better than conventional strength training.
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