ArticlePhysical therapy research2024
Efficacy of Neuro-muscular Electrical Stimulation for Orthostatic Hypotension Associated with Long-term Disuse and Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy: A Case Report.
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Patient Background: A 75-year-old man had difficulty moving around at home because of loss of appetite and neglect of medication for several days. He was brought to the emergency room and admitted on the same day with a diagnosis of dehydration and diabetic ketoacidosis. He started physical therapy (PT), had frequent fainting and presyncope due to hypotension, and had difficulty leaving bed. The patient was transferred to our hospital to continue PT. Test results on admission were as follows: short physical performance battery (SPPB) [points], 1/12 points; chair stand 5 times (CS5) [sec], not possible; functional independent measure (FIM) [points], 66/126; standing test: blood pressure (BP) [mmHg], 130/60/HR [beats per minute], 76 in supine, 90/56/79 in sitting, 70/-/79 in standing. PROCESS: After transfer, BP continued to fall markedly and he frequently fainted and required assistance with nearly all activities of daily living (ADL). Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) of the thigh and lower leg was performed five times a week for 30 min. After approximately 3 days of NMES, BP decreased slowly, presyncopic symptoms disappeared, and he could leave bed more frequently and for longer periods. The patient became independent in ADL and was discharged on Day 142. Results at discharge were as follows: SPPB, 11/12; CS5, 13.5; FIM, 114/126. DISCUSSION: Although NMES is not effective for orthostatic hypotension (OH) associated with diabetic autonomic neuropathy (DAN), stabilization of BP early after the introduction of NMES may have been due to its peripheral sympathetic nerve-stimulating effect.
conclusionThe combination of exercise therapy and NMES for OH caused by DAN can alleviate hypotension.
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