ArticleJournal of physical therapy science2013
Relationship between the Application of TENS to the Lower Limbs and Balance of Healthy Subjects.
Article in Journal of physical therapy science, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- The Effects of Electrical Stimulation Program on Navicular Height, Balance, and Fear of Falling in Community-Dwelling Elderly.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Trial
- Effectiveness of Low-Frequency Stimulation in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques for Post Ankle Sprain Balance and Proprioception in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.BioMed research international · 2020Trial
- Sensory electrical stimulation and postural balance: a comprehensive review.European journal of applied physiology · 2021Review
- Acute and chronic neuromuscular electrical stimulation and postural balance: a review.European journal of applied physiology · 2020Review
- Effect of isotonic and isokinetic exercise on muscle activity and balance of the ankle joint.Journal of physical therapy science · 2015Article
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Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of TENS applied to the skin overlying the bellies of the gastrocnemius muscles of the lower limbs on balance and plantar pressure of healthy adults. [Subjects and Methods] Twenty-eight healthy college students were the subjects of this study. Adhesive transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) electrodes were attached to the medial and lateral belly of the gastrocnemius muscle. Before and after the application of the TENS, subjects' balance ability and maximum plantar pressure were measured and compared. [Results] The scores improved in the balance tests, including the fall risk test and the stability limit test, after the application of TENS, and a statistically significant difference was noted in the stability limit test. The maximum plantar pressure after the application of TENS decreased except beneath the big toe, and statistically significant difference was found under the forefoot. [Conclusion] The results of present study suggest that TENS applied to the skin overlying gastrocnemius muscles is useful strategy that improves the balance ability of healthy adults.
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