New York City boutique studio Shock Therapy uses electric muscle stimulation and promises big results in less time—here's what happened when I tried it for myself. I used to go to this physical ...

Each year millions of people research and buy fitness and weight loss gadgets to get closer to the body they want. One of the more popular products on the market claiming to strengthen and tone your ...

While most people know that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulates, well, food and drugs, some people may not realize the federal agency also regulates medical devices. According to its ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Why Trust Us? “Muscle stimulators do exactly what they promise—stimulate muscles,” Lori Diamos, M.S., P.T., ...

A muscle stimulator is a handheld or larger machine with connected electrodes. Larger machines usually only exist in therapy clinics or doctor’s offices, while handheld devices are used at home.

What happens when you walk into a wall in virtual reality? Nothing yet, but soon, your muscles could get shocked when you smack into a barrier, thanks to a new research project that aims to simulate ...