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Trial reportPeerJ2025

The effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation on fatigue recovery in recreational rowers.

Yinan Zhou, Xinyu Mao, Wen Luo, Kaiyuan Qu, Anqi Lu, Jiayu Zang, Yu Chen, Rui Wu, Dan Wang

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9 authors.

Yinan Zhou *Department of Physical Education, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
Xinyu Mao *School of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Wen LuoSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Kaiyuan QuSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Anqi LuSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Jiayu ZangSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Yu ChenSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Rui WuSchool of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Dan WangSchool of Athletic Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The quadriceps muscle group plays an important role in rowing performance but is also susceptible to fatigue. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) has been shown to be effective in delaying the onset of fatigue, suggesting it may play a role in fatigue recovery after exercise. This study aimed to assess the effects of TENS on quadriceps recovery following a 2000-m rowing ergometer exercise. Methods: Twenty-eight recreational rowers were randomly allocated in a TENS group and a sham-TENS group. Following a 2000-m rowing ergometer exercise, the TENS group immediately received a 20-min TENS intervention, while the sham-TENS group received a placebo TENS. Ratings of perceived exertion, blood lactate (BLa), heart rate, the peak torque of knee extensors, and the surface electromyography (sEMG) activity (vastus lateralis and rectus femoris) of both limbs were recorded before and immediately after the exercise, and after the intervention. Results: The TENS group showed a superior recovery in muscle strength (increased 20.76% Conclusion: A TENS intervention may be effective in facilitating recovery from quadriceps muscle fatigue in recreational rowers. Thus, it could serve as an alternative recovery treatment to enhance fatigue recovery in recreational rowers.

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FatigueMuscle FatigueQuadriceps MuscleTranscutaneous Electric Nerve StimulationWater SportsAdultElectromyographyFemaleHeart RateHumansMaleMuscle StrengthYoung AdultElectrical stimulationFatigueMuscle strengthRowingSurface electromyography

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PMID40321816
PMCPMC12047223

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