Name: eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback Machine
SKU: 18372
Availability: InStock

Description

The eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback device is a cutting-edge solution to enhance muscle control, performance, and recovery. As one of the most advanced muscle biofeedback machines, it helps users monitor real-time muscle activity, making it ideal for both athletes and those undergoing rehabilitation. Whether you’re looking for a muscle training machine to optimize workouts or a muscle relaxing machine to reduce tension and aid recovery, this device delivers precise feedback to achieve your goals. Acting as a powerful muscle workout machine, it supports strength building, injury prevention, and overall muscular health, making it a versatile tool for peak performance and wellness.

What is EMG Biofeedback?

EMG (Electromyography) biofeedback is a technique that measures electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles. Devices like the eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback machine track muscle activity in real-time, while also providing visual or auditory feedback to help users control and improve muscle function. Furthermore, enhancing body awareness not only supports muscle relaxation but also reduces tension and optimizes training. In addition, this feedback loop is crucial in rehabilitation, athletic performance, and stress management, therefore making EMG biofeedback a powerful tool for physical health.

The eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback: A Powerful Tool for Measuring and Training Electromyographic Muscle Activity

The eSense Muscle training machine is an advanced EMG biofeedback device specifically designed to measure and precisely train electromyographic muscle activity. By using Bluetooth® technology, it seamlessly transmits real-time data to your computer, smartphone, or tablet, making it easy to monitor and optimize muscle performance. Since the muscular system is the body’s largest energy consumer, accounting for 70-80% of body weight, it plays a critical role in movement and overall physical function.

The eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback Device captures the electrical signals generated by muscle contractions, producing an electromyogram (EMG) that provides valuable insights for biofeedback training, relaxation, and rehabilitation.

This device tracks voluntary muscle activity and detects involuntary tension caused by stress or emotional responses, making it a versatile tool for physical and psychophysiological management. Whether enhancing muscle control, reducing stress-induced tension, or supporting recovery, the eSense Muscle relaxing machine helps users achieve a balanced interplay between the autonomic and somatic nervous systems, promoting relaxation and effective rehabilitation.

Indications for Use

A. Peak and Optimal Performance

Enhancing athletic performance
Improving muscle endurance during training
Correcting posture for better movement mechanics
Increasing precision in muscle activation for strength training
Supporting relaxation techniques for stress reduction

B. Health Issues and Conditions

Rehabilitation after injury or surgery
Managing chronic pain or muscle tension
Reducing symptoms of conditions like fibromyalgia
Improving motor function after neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, MS)
Alleviating tension headaches and migraines

Muscle Groups That Benefit from EMG Biofeedback

The eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback device is versatile and can be used on various muscle groups, including:

Upper body: Shoulders, biceps, triceps, and forearms
Core muscles: Abdominal and lower back muscles
Lower body: Quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, and gluteal muscles
Facial muscles: Helpful for tension relief in the jaw or neck

Effectiveness of eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback

A. Muscle Workout

The eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback device is a powerful muscle training machine designed to monitor and optimize muscle activation. Moreover, athletes can use it to ensure efficient muscle engagement, which in turn improves both strength and endurance. In addition, it helps users identify underused muscles and correct imbalances, thereby maximizing workout effectiveness.

B. Muscle Rehabilitation

The eSense Muscle relaxing machine is invaluable for rehabilitation. It assists patients recovering from surgeries or injuries by providing real-time feedback on muscle performance. This accelerates recovery by encouraging the gradual reactivation of muscles, especially after immobilization. Physical therapists often recommend EMG biofeedback as a precise, safe method to regain strength and mobility.

C. Muscle Recovery

As a muscle relaxing machine, this device supports muscle recovery by helping users release unnecessary tension. It is particularly beneficial after intense workouts or physical strain, as it promotes faster recovery through guided relaxation techniques. This can reduce muscle stiffness and prevent delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), allowing for a quicker return to peak performance.

Contraindications for Use

While the eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback device is highly effective, some individuals should avoid using it without medical consultation. Contraindications include:

The presence of pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices
Pregnancy, particularly in the abdominal area
Open wounds, severe skin conditions, or infections near the electrode site
Recent surgeries where muscle activity may compromise healing
Neurological conditions that require professional supervision

How to Use the eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback Device

The eSense Muscle Biofeedback device is simple and intuitive, making it suitable for professionals and home users. Follow these steps to maximize its effectiveness:

1. Prepare the Skin and Electrodes

Clean the skin where the electrodes will be placed to remove oils or lotions. This ensures optimal conductivity.
Attach the electrodes to the device per the instructions, ensuring they are correctly connected.

2. Placement of Electrodes

Identify the target muscle group you want to monitor or train (e.g., biceps, quadriceps, or shoulders).
Place the electrodes on the skin directly over the muscle. Ensure the placement is correct to capture accurate muscle activity signals.

3. Connect and Calibrate the Device

Turn on the eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback device and connect it to your smartphone, tablet, or computer via the designated app.
Calibrate the device by following the prompts in the app to ensure it accurately measures your baseline muscle activity.

4. Monitor and Adjust

Begin your activity, whether a workout, rehab exercise or relaxation session.
You can watch the real-time feedback on the app, which may display graphs or provide audible signals clearly indicating the levels of muscle activity.
Adjust your muscle engagement based on the feedback to increase activation or relax the muscles as needed.

5. Review Progress

After your session, review the data recorded by the device.
Use the insights to track muscle strength, endurance, or relaxation improvements over time.

6. Clean and Store

Gently remove the electrodes and clean them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Store the device in a cool, dry place to maintain its longevity.

With consistent use, the eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback device not only improves muscle control but also promotes faster recovery and helps achieve peak performance.

Conclusion

The eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback device is a versatile tool, acting as both a muscle workout machine and a muscle training machine. Its applications range from enhancing athletic performance to supporting rehabilitation and recovery. However, users must consider contraindications to ensure safe and effective use.

Quick User Guide

The complete MANUAL for the eSense muscle EMG Biofeedback Device can be found here.
The eSense Muscle biofeedback machine also comes with a short instruction video.
Remove the electrode cable set from the package. Five electrode cables are included: black, white, yellow, red, and green.
The yellow electrode cable is the ground/earthing electrode!
For a 1-channel measurement, please use the electrodes black (channel 1+), white (channel 1-), and yellow (grounding).
For a 2-channel measurement, please use the electrodes black (channel 1+), white (channel 1-), yellow (grounding), red (channel 2+), and green (channel 2-).
Follow the links below to find a demo video.

Games Videos

Animation for EMG 1 Channel Biofeedback Exercise – Videos

Animation for EMG 2 Channels Biofeedback Exercise – Video

eSense EMG 2 Channels Muscle Biofeedback Additional Exercise – Seven Animation Games

Tension Practice – Video

eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback Device – Tension Practice

Graphics and Oscilloscope – Video

eSense EMG Muscle Biofeedback Device – Graph and Oscilloscope

Who is the eSense suitable for?

for private users/home users
for professional users (biofeedback trainer)

Mindfield eSense Muscle biofeedback machines Web App for Windows, Mac, and Linux

For the first time, the eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback Device is being delivered with new software: a web app that runs exclusively in a browser.

You don’t need to install any software. All you need is:

A PC / notebook with Windows 10, Mac or Linux
A functioning Bluetooth connection on this PC / notebook, Bluetooth® must therefore be available and usable.
A browser that supports “Web Bluetooth” so that you can connect to the eSense Muscle EMG Biofeedback device via
Bluetooth. As of April 2021, these are Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Opera.
We recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome. Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari are NOT supported.

So, if you have a computer with Bluetooth® and one of the browsers mentioned, please go to the website:

https://www.esense-muscle.com

Scope of delivery of the eSense Muscle Pro Edition:

Mindfield® eSense Muscle Sensor includes a 1600mAh lithium polymer battery for approximately 12 hours of continuous operation
Clip to fixate the sensor unit at the clothing
Electrode cable set for connecting up to 5 electrodes
USB-C charging cable and charger
Bluetooth® dongle for Windows, if your PC does not have Bluetooth® (please refer to the enclosed instructions)
50 pieces of EMG surface electrodes
50 pieces of alcohol swabs for cleaning the skin
eSense Muscle Web App from Mindfield, available at www.esense-muscle.com
Detailed instructions for effective biofeedback training.

Details Pro Edition

One and two channels are available
The bandpasses are freely selectable (20-950 Hz, 20-300 Hz, and 100-200 Hz)
All 1-channel and also 2-channel animations are available
All games are available in the Pro Edition
On the high score page, all game points and animation points are also visible on a global list of all Pro Edition users (optional).
An oscilloscope with functions such as a long-term history, storage, and drawing mode is available
A contraction practice mode is available
Storage and display of the raw data of all measurements is possible
The web app and the mobile app are available

The EMG Signal for Biofeedback Techniques

With EMG, we measure a voltage curve over time, focusing on both the signal’s amplitude (magnitude) and frequency. Depending on the neuromuscular structure, significant differences can be observed. For instance, an EMG signal from a small muscle, such as a finger, will have a lower amplitude and frequency than a large thigh muscle signal. This data is particularly useful in physiotherapy and biofeedback training for tracking muscle performance and recovery.

The eSense Muscle workout machine can measure the raw EMG signal and transmit it via Bluetooth®, along with three preset bandpass signals (RMS) in the frequency ranges:

20 Hz to 950 Hz
20 Hz to 300 Hz
100 Hz to 200 Hz

The eSense muscle relaxing machine web and mobile apps can select and monitor these frequency ranges. In biofeedback training, the bandpass RMS signals are used exclusively, as they are directly related to muscle force and amplitude, which is vital for optimizing neuromuscular control and stimulation during training and rehabilitation. The amplitude typically ranges from a few µV (millionths of a volt) to several hundred µV in particularly strong muscles.

The frequency range of the EMG signal does not play a critical role in EMG biofeedback, but it helps emphasize the signal components you want to observe. EMG activity has a broad frequency spectrum, from 10 Hz to 500 Hz, focusing on 25-300 Hz. A broad filter (20-950 Hz) captures all EMG components, while a narrow filter (100-200 Hz) isolates key signals, filtering out potential interference like pulse artifacts or electrical noise.

Recent systematic reviews have demonstrated the efficacy of EMG-based biofeedback training for improving neuromuscular function and aiding recovery, particularly in physiotherapy settings. The precise feedback offered by the eSense Muscle muscle relaxing machine makes it an effective tool for enhancing muscle performance and stimulation during rehabilitation.