The first FDA cleared wireless neuromuscular electronic stimulation (NMES) was presented by DJO Global, Inc., in San Diego this week. The new device, called Compex Wireless USA, is a wireless electric muscle stimulation device designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
DJO Global has products used for rehabilitation, pain management and physical therapy and is one of the largest non-surgical orthopedic rehabilitation companies in the United States. Many of their devices, like the Compex Wireless USA, are used by athletes and patients to prevent injuries.
NMES involves the use of a device which transmits an electrical impulse to the skin over selected muscle groups by the way of electrodes. It causes muscles to contract as a form of exercise or physical therapy.
Compex complements workouts by sending electronic pulses to nerve fibers through a small wireless device. It creates involuntary muscle contractions and maximizes muscular effort by activating 100% of the muscle fibers. It comes with wireless connection and nine programs: strength, endurance, potentiation, resistance, explosive strength, training recovery, competition recovery, pre-warm-up, and muscle relaxation. The device also has five different levels of progression to keep users challenged.
“This product brings 25 years of proven technologies and innovations to new heights to provide athletes with real results from this wearable device,” Toby Bost, DJO Consumer president said. “Most importantly, Wireless USA is accessible and beneficial to athletes of all sports and fitness levels to maximize their workouts and achieve peak performance.” Athletes will be able to see benefits that include increase muscle strength and density, larger muscle size, boosted speed, enhanced blood circulation, and faster recovery.
You can catch Compex Wireless USA as a feature device during the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games in Carson, California July 21-26. “Compex has been a key tool to enhance my performance since I started training,” explains 2014 CrossFit Games Competitor Josh Bridges. “It allows me to activate all my muscle fibers, dig deeper and ultimately get stronger for competition day. With the introduction of Wireless USA, I’m now able to have more freedom and increase the usage of NMES in my training.”