Compex Muscle trainer-worth the $$?

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I am considering the Fitness model, primarily to take the place of going to physical therapy for electrical stimulation when I get an injury. Can anyone offer an opinion on the effectiveness of these units? They are $$, so I’d like to know if they work as advertised Thanks…Ken.

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Here’s a recent thread on this subject

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?post=355791;search_string=compex;#355791

IMHO, save your money. If you are going to physical therapy and all they’re doing is giving you e-stim then you need to find a new PT. E-stim has never been shown to provide long-term relief for injuries.

I have never used a compex, but I have used many e-stim units through 8 years of working with athletes and sports related injuries. I’m not a believer. You will certainly find those people on this forum who disagree with me, that’s fine. This is my opinion based on my experience and my knowledge of the literature.

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Thanks for the info…Ken.

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I have the Mi500 and use it daily. I love it. Treat it like an extra workout. Some advise though, start slowly and build up. Otherwise it will really hurt.