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Is It Safe To Electric Current To Abdominal Muscles?
Question: i recently saw a procedure on tv where they strap a devise around your abdomen and it is suppose to be equivalent to doing 22,000 crunches in just one treatment. Cost was approximately $1,000
I cannot find any information about this procedure to google and find a doctor near me.
do you have any idea what i am making reference to?
I cannot find any information about this procedure to google and find a doctor near me.
do you have any idea what i am making reference to?
Brief Answer:
Yes, and I do not advice using it.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Cvitanovich,
I believe I know what you mean; a device that delivers some kind of electric current to "shock" your abdominal muscles?
In general, I am extremely pessimistic when it comes to the television advertisement. Moreover, I know of no scientific study that has found such a treatment effective as a workout. That being said, it may work, but I seriously doubt it.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Yes, and I do not advice using it.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Cvitanovich,
I believe I know what you mean; a device that delivers some kind of electric current to "shock" your abdominal muscles?
In general, I am extremely pessimistic when it comes to the television advertisement. Moreover, I know of no scientific study that has found such a treatment effective as a workout. That being said, it may work, but I seriously doubt it.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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