In new results from a clinical trial, researchers show that electrical stimulation of the spinal cord can restore the muscle control and sensory feedback required for coordinated walking movements.

A new study led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found that the use of a take-home electrical stimulation device improved muscle perfusion, the rate at which oxygen is delivered to muscles ...

The effects of spinal cord injuries are complex and multifaceted. People lose not only the ability to control the movement of their limbs, but also the ability to receive sensory feedback from them.

The effects of spinal cord injuries are complex and multifaceted. People lose not only the ability to control the movement of ...

Whole-body electrical muscle stimulation is a new fitness trend that involves wearing a special body suit. The suit delivers ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Looking to amp up your workout gains? You probably already know that wearable tech, such as smartwatches and heart rate monitors, ...

When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. That goes even more so for companies trying to sell you a quick and easy way to lose weight and get in shape. So, when I heard that a new ...

A 90-minute workout in just 20 minutes? That's the claim you may hear more of as the latest generation of personal training comes to North Texas. The secret is said to be electrical muscle stimulation ...

If there’s one familiar sound whenever a volunteer tries out an interactive device that uses electrical muscle stimulation, it is probably laughter. Even for experienced users of the technology, the ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. I’ve tried a lot of ...