Here are certain contraindications that need to be taken into account. We can separate these into two categories, absolute and relative contraindications:
If any of the following absolute contraindications applies to you, an EMS-Training session is not allowed.
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Acute diseases, disorders, bacterial infections, and inflammatory processes
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Recent surgeries
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Arteriosclerosis and other circulatory disorders
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Stents or bypasses in the past 6 months
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Untreated hypertension
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Diabetes Mellitus
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Pregnancy
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Electrical implants, pacemakers
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Cardiac Arrhythmia
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Tumors or cancer
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Bleeding disorders (Haemophilia)
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Motor Neuron Diseases, Neurological disorders (Epilepsy)
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Abdominal or inguinal hernia
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Acute influence of alcohol, drugs, or other intoxicants
If any of the following relative contraindications apply to you, you should visit your doctor for a written medical clearance.
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Acute back pain without diagnosis
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Neuralgia
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Spinal disc herniations
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Orthopedic implants
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Organ diseases, especially Kidney diseases
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Cardiovascular conditions
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Acute Motion Sickness
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Edema
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Open skin injuries, wounds, eczemas or burns
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Prescription medications
Prior to your first EMS-Training session, a trainer will sit down with you and go through your medical history to see if any contraindications are present.
Since these are mostly very serious conditions on their own, a general common sense approach to working out is enough to ensure a safe EMS session.