Rising Trend of Active Lifestyles Intensifies Focus on Muscle and Joint Recovery
Public awareness of leading an active lifestyle through a range of sports, from fitness to social sports such as padel, has continued to rise in recent years. However, this positive trend brings new challenges: risks of injuries and musculoskeletal disorders may emerge if recovery processes are not balanced.
World Health Organization data via the Guideline on Chronic Low Back Pain (2023) reported around 619 million people experiencing lower back pain in 2020. The figure is projected to continue rising as lifestyles change and populations age.
Separately, a ScienceDirect study (2023) notes that knee and ankle injuries are the most common complaints resulting from repetitive movements in team sports.
According to Dr Ega Jaya, Sp.KFR, AIFO-K, a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Heisei Rehabilitation Clinic, pain often arises due to sudden increases in training intensity or improper technique.
‘Post-activity pain often arises from a sudden increase in training intensity, improper movement technique, or insufficient warming up. Non-pharmacological approaches such as electrical nerve stimulation can help reduce pain perception and support muscle relaxation, thereby making the recovery process more optimal if used in accordance with recommendations,’ he said.
In response to this need, OMRON Healthcare Indonesia has introduced a pain-relief solution based on Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) technology through practical home devices.
Director of OMRON Healthcare Indonesia, Tomoaki Watanabe, emphasised the importance of understanding that recovery is a long-term health investment.
‘Awareness of active lifestyles continues to rise, and we see the demand for practical and technology-based recovery solutions also growing. OMRON aims to contribute not only through health devices but also by fostering the understanding that recovery is an essential part of sustaining long-term health,’ said Tomoaki.
The two latest innovations introduced are the OMRON Sport TENS HV-F030 and the OMRON TENS HV-F230. The Sport TENS series is designed specifically to support post-exercise recovery with a compact design that offers 15 intensity levels.
Meanwhile, the HV-F230 series offers greater customisation with stimulation up to 1,200 Hz, targeting users with chronic pain complaints as well as older age groups.
Through the presence of these devices and ongoing education at the OMRON Experience Center (OEC), society is expected to remain productive and active without neglecting the recovery aspect, which is key to physical health in the future.