Since striated muscle is only effected by EMSculpt, have there been any reports of significant muscle exertion, muscle damage?

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Can one get hurt by EMSculpt by muscle damage that can lead to rhabdomyolysis? What is the protocol to follow?

Jamé Heskett, MD · Answer

Hi, 
This is an excellent question, and the first question I asked when the company came to me to try the equipment. 
It cannot cause rhabdomyolisis. That being said, any provider who is doing this treatment should assess the patient and provide a protocol that works up to 100% strength slowly while monitoring the patients experience. We have done thousands of treatments with absolutely no problems during or after. However, we have had some clients who needed to be worked up slower than others just because they had weaker abdominal muscles. Most people can go full strength on legs, and more muscular people usually go slower on arms. 
I hope that helps, 
All the best, 
Dr. Jamé

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

This technology works primarily by inducing microscopic muscle damage. That’s what causes muscles to grow and get stronger.Excursion is the activation of Muscles which is exactly what this device does so pretty much the answer to your question is yes all of what you asked is true with the exception of rhabdomyolysis Which has not been a reported problem.I don’t think doctors would provide treatments that had a serious risk of kidney failure from rhabdomyolysis.Mats Hagstrom MD

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