Effects of electromyostimulation on performance parameters in sportive and trained athletes: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of various forms of EMS in athletes and trained individuals. The analysis included 36 studies with more than a thousand athletes and monitored the effect of EMS on strength, power, sprint, jumping ability and other sporting parameters. The results showed that EMS can positively affect maximum strength and some performance markers, with the effect depending on the type of EMS, the duration of the programme and the nature of the sports preparation. The authors conclude that EMS can be an effective supplement to sports training, particularly in combination with conventional physical preparation.

- 36 studies. - More than 1,000 athletes. - Systematic review and network meta-analysis. - Positive effect on strength and selected performance parameters. - Best results when EMS is combined with conventional training.

One of the strongest publications focused on the use of EMS in sport. It confirms that EMS can be a valuable supplement to sports preparation, but not a replacement for quality training.