Trial reportEuropean journal of applied physiology2005
Static balance improvement in elderly after dorsiflexors electrostimulation training.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Impact of the association of strength training with neuromuscular electrostimulation on the functionality of individuals with functional decline during senescence: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of different lower-limb sensory stimulation strategies on postural regulation-A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2017Pooled it
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- Age-related relative increases in electromyography activity and torque according to the maximal capacity during upright standing.European journal of applied physiology · 2010Trial
- Late neural adaptations to electrostimulation resistance training of the plantar flexor muscles.European journal of applied physiology · 2006Trial
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- Concurrent effect of supra-threshold TENS applied over tibialis anterior muscle decreases mediolateral sway of healthy young adults.Frontiers in physiology · 2025Article
- Comparison of acute responses in spinal excitability between older and young people after neuromuscular electrical stimulation.European journal of applied physiology · 2024Article
- Interactive Game-Based Platform System for Assessing and Improving Posture Control in the Elderly.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Which trunk muscle parameter is the best predictor for physical function in older adults?Heliyon · 2023Article
- Molecular and neural adaptations to neuromuscular electrical stimulation; Implications for ageing muscle.Mechanisms of ageing and development · 2021Review
- Functional Electrical Stimulation of Peroneal Muscles on Balance in Healthy Females.Cyborg and bionic systems (Washington, D.C.) · 2021Article
- Neuromuscular or Sensory Electrical Stimulation for Reconditioning Motor Output and Postural Balance in Older Subjects?Frontiers in physiology · 2021Review
- Effects of Whole Body Electrostimulation Associated With Body Weight Training on Functional Capacity and Body Composition in Inactive Older People.Frontiers in physiology · 2021Article
- Acute and chronic neuromuscular electrical stimulation and postural balance: a review.European journal of applied physiology · 2020Review
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Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of dorsiflexors' ElectroStimulation (ES) training, on postural tasks of increasing difficulty in the elderly. Twenty-one elderly adults were randomly assigned into one of two groups: a Training (TG) and a Control Group (CG). The TG (n = 10) performed (4 weeks, 4 s/week, 40 min/session) superimposed (electrically evoked and voluntary activation) isometric dorsiflexions (ankle 100 degrees ) while seated. Biphasic, rectangular symmetrical pulses (300 ms, 70 Hz, 20-60 mA) were used to provoke maximal muscle activation. Participants performed three static balance tasks (Normal Quiet Stance, Sharpened Romberg, and One-Legged Stance) during which postural sway was quantified using maximum range and standard deviation of Centre of Pressure displacement (Kistler 9281C, 1,000 Hz). Bipolar surface electrodes were used to record the Electromyographic activity (EMG) of Tibialis Anterior, Medial Gastrocnemius, Rectus Femoris and Semi-Tendineous. Two-dimensional kinematic data were collected (60 Hz) and analyzed using the APAS Motion Analysis software. The body was modeled as a five-segment rigid link system. Isometric dorsiflexion moment/angular position relationship was also established using a Cybex dynamometer. ES training resulted in decreased postural sway (P < 0.05), greater ankle muscles EMG activity (P < 0.001), greater stability of the ankle joint (P < 0.05) and significant changes in mean position of all three joints of the lower limb. In addition, dorsiflexion moment significantly (P < 0.001) increased as a result of ES training. It is concluded that dorsiflexors' ES training, could reduce postural sway and the use of ankle muscles, more characteristic of young adults, might appear in the elderly as well.
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