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ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Electrical Muscle Stimulation with Russian Current in Chronic Cerebral Ischaemia.

Nelly M A Artamonova, Alina A Saveko, Tatiana A Shigueva, Vladimir V Kitov, Maria A Avdeeva, Valentina N Tsyganova, Tatyana Yu Orestova, Alla B Guekht, Elena S Tomilovskaya

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Nelly M A ArtamonovaRussian Federation State Research Center, Institute of Biomedical Problems RAS (IBMP), 123007 Moscow, Russia.ORCID 0000-0002-3160-2704
Alina A SavekoRussian Federation State Research Center, Institute of Biomedical Problems RAS (IBMP), 123007 Moscow, Russia.ORCID 0000-0001-9056-3701
Tatiana A ShiguevaRussian Federation State Research Center, Institute of Biomedical Problems RAS (IBMP), 123007 Moscow, Russia.
Vladimir V KitovRussian Federation State Research Center, Institute of Biomedical Problems RAS (IBMP), 123007 Moscow, Russia.
Maria A AvdeevaResearch and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry, Moscow Healthcare Department, 127006 Moscow, Russia.
Valentina N TsyganovaResearch and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry, Moscow Healthcare Department, 127006 Moscow, Russia.
Tatyana Yu OrestovaResearch and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry, Moscow Healthcare Department, 127006 Moscow, Russia.
Alla B GuekhtResearch and Clinical Center for Neuropsychiatry, Moscow Healthcare Department, 127006 Moscow, Russia.
Elena S TomilovskayaRussian Federation State Research Center, Institute of Biomedical Problems RAS (IBMP), 123007 Moscow, Russia.ORCID 0000-0002-9030-6876

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The Program of applied research of IBMP RAS FMFR-2025-0001
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Abstract

objectiveTo test whether inpatient electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) using Russian current (5 kHz carrier, 50 Hz modulation; 4 s ON/6 s OFF) improves mobility and balance in elderly people with chronic cerebral ischaemia.

designProspective single-centre controlled observational pilot, embedded in routine inpatient rehabilitation; no concealed randomisation (EMS + standard care; sham EMS + standard care; standard care only (control)).

methodsA single-centre controlled observational study with three groups was conducted (EMS n = 27, control n = 10, sham n = 7) with 3-9 sessions over 2 weeks (20 min; quadriceps and calves). Pre/Post Outcomes: Tinetti (balance/gait), Rivermead Mobility Index, Timed Up and Go (TUG), ankle extensor maximal voluntary force (MVF), stabilography (statokinesiogram path length (L), mean velocity of COP (V), sway area (S), and myotonometry; ANOVA, α = 0.05). Ethics approval and informed consent were obtained. Between-group differences in change scores were evaluated descriptively, and no formal hypothesis-testing was planned.

resultsEMS showed significant gains versus control/sham-higher Tinetti total and Rivermead scores, faster TUG, higher MVF, and improved stabilography in the eyes-closed condition (reduced L, V, and S), with good tolerability and no serious adverse events (SAEs).

conclusionsShort-course Russian-current EMS is feasible and associated with clinically meaningful improvements in balance, gait, and strength in elderly patients with chronic cerebral ischaemia; however, larger randomised trials are warranted.

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balancechronic cerebral ischaemiaelectrical muscle stimulationgaitrehabilitationRussian currentstabilographytimed up and go testTinetti test

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