Stimulate. Strengthen. Recover. Safely.

TENS for pain relief. EMS for muscle building. PEMF for relaxation and regeneration. Low-frequency EMF, direct current, and magnetic field devices are powerful tools for neuromuscular therapy – but working with electrical currents requires precision and respect.

IMPORTANT – Prerequisite Required:
This module requires proof of an exercise instructor license (120+ LE) OR a C-trainer license (120+ LE) OR equivalent qualification (see NiSV Annex 3 Part E Section 2).

Inside this 23-unit specialist module:

🔹 Physics First – Low-frequency fields in the EM spectrum. DC vs. AC. Static vs. alternating fields. Field strength, flux density, current, voltage – decoded.

🔹 Tissue Effects – How nerves and muscles respond to electrical stimulation. Stimulation thresholds, muscle contraction physiology, and recovery mechanisms.

🔹 Device Mastery – TENS, EMS, magnetic field mats, coils, PEMF. Know what each device does – and when to use it.

🔹 Safety Critical – Burns, nerve damage, muscle damage, kidney stress. Absolute contraindication: active implants (pacemakers, etc.). Never stimulate over the skull or neck (CNS risk).

🔹 Risk Management – Contraindications, fitness status assessment, appropriate frequency, and aftercare protocols.

🔹 Three Applications – EMS (muscle stimulation/training), TENS (nerve stimulation/relaxation), Magnetic field stimulation (PEMF mats & coils).

🔹 Legal Compliance – NiSV §§ 3, 7, and 8. Documentation. Operational requirements.

🔹 Hands-On Practice – 5 supervised learning units (EMS focus). Real devices. Real clients. Real feedback.

TENS or EMS? Low-frequency or pulsed? For muscle building or relaxation?
After this module, you will know exactly – and work safely.

For exercise instructors, trainers, and therapists ready to add neuromuscular stimulation to their practice.

The Derma Academy Langenfeld – Excellence in Aesthetic Education.