The Pulse

Tip #1: Use the Appropriate Type of Electrodes

• The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidance document for Powered Muscle Stimulators specifies that the stimulators “should only be used with the leads and electrodes recommended for use by the manufacturer.” High-quality ACP electrodes have been designed specifically for OmniStim® and OmniVersa® stimulators.
• ACP’s carbon silver electrodes provide uniform conductivity and are designed for higher current density applications among
  a broad patient population including aging adults.

Aging results in a decline in muscle mass (sarcopenia) with a resulting decline in muscle strength which may lead to decreased function and frailty. The geriatric population may have other comorbidities making exercise difficult. Recent research highlights the impact of frailty on individuals and how exercise and electrical stimulation may counteract this decline.