Health Condition 1: M625- Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Russian current stimulation: Russian electrical stimulation will be applied using a calibrated machine -Biotech Striker. The stimulator produces 50 bursts per second i.e. 10 ms burst
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Sponsors
MGM College of Physiotherapy
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Clinically diagnosed with Sarcopenia â?? using SARC-F Questionnaire & AWGS criteria. 2.Scored less than or equal to 10 on the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Having medical condition that preludes exercise (e.g. unstable cardiac diseases, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled metabolic diseases, severe pulmonary disease) 2. Evidence of neuromuscular illness. 3. Participants those who are already engaged in a dedicated and structured physical exercise regimen for 3 or more days per week for last six months. 4.Significant or suspected cognitive impairment (inadequate communication ability) - 5.Any medical contraindication to electrical stimulation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Maximal Isometric Strength of gluteal muscles by Commander handheld dynamometer and Electromyographic analysis by Myotrac Infinity 2.Static Balance by FICSIT-4 3.Dynamic Balance by Mini BESTest scale Timepoint: 1 day | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Lower Extremity Endurance by 30 second chair stand testTimepoint: 1 day | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactNithin Nair
MGM College of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed