compex is expensive… you can get a generic TENS unit from walmart for $40 that does as much. better than the boots by far. cant put the boots on the glute muscles…
This was going to be my comment as well.
Is there any evidence that these stimulators can help recovery/performance for endurance sport?
And more importantly, is there any evidence that there is anything about the parameters of the stimulation from something like a Compex that a regular old TENS unit can’t do? Assuming the latter puts out enough current to recruit some of your muscle.
As I mentioned earlier, there is NO correlation between TENS and Compex." A TENS unit stimulates the nerve endings while the EMS unit stimulates the muscles.
Although both the TENS and the EMS units transmit electrical signals, the EMS focuses on the muscle rather than the nerve ending. EMS uses a cycle of stimulation, contraction and then relaxation at intensities from 1 to 130Mh to increase blood flow to the area, which decreases inflammation and promotes healing and muscle growth. By stimulating the muscles at their basic structure, an EMS unit causes muscle contractions similar to those obtained by exercise. The EMS units are specifically used to prevent atrophied muscles or for retraining muscles, such as in an individual who has been paralyzed or partially paralyzed. In addition, EMS is used for many other applications such as range of motion improvement, increased circulatory action and the prevention of blood clots."
It seems there have been no proven studies as of this point to prove effectiveness of either, but the same can be said of the boots.