Muscle Stimulation, Sedentary Lifestyle
Conditions
Keywords
Electro muscle stimulation, strength, anthropometric, sedentary
Brief summary
Abstract Aim of the Study: This study aimed to compare the effects of Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) exercise on physical performance in sedentary women. Methods: Our study was conducted with a total of 27 sedentary women, 12 EMS, and 15 controls, aged 19-24 years. The tests administered to the participants were the Modified Push-Up Test (MPU), Hand Grip Strength Test (HS), Bent Arm Hanging Test (BAH), Single Leg Hop Tests (SLHT) \[single hop for distance (SH), triple jump for distance (TH) and cross triple jump for distance (CH), medial side triple jump for distance (MSTH)\], Deep squat (DS), V-Sit Flexor Test (V-sit), Sit-Up Test and Biering Sorensen (Bie-sor) tests. All tests were repeated pre-mid-post and each test period was randomized with practice cards.
Interventions
Intervention 1: Exercise + EMS Intervention Type: Device (because EMS is applied using a device) Intervention Name: Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Description: Simultaneous electrical stimulation is applied to the lower extremity muscles using an EMS device. The application lasts for 20 minutes and is performed concurrently with the exercise protocol.
BEHAVIORALStandard Exercise Protocol
The standard exercise protocol is applied for 20 minutes without the use of EMS. The same protocol is also applied in the EMS group.
Sponsors
Ondokuz Mayıs University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Intervention model description
Participants were randomly assigned to either the electrical muscle stimulation group or the control group.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
19 Years to 24 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* The inclusion criteria of the participants were determined as being between the ages of 19-24, being female, and volunteering.
Exclusion criteria
were those who had cardiovascular, neurological, or orthopedic disorders, were pregnant or were planning to become pregnant.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lower extremity muscle strength | Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks after intervention start | Change in lower extremity muscle strength assessed by functional performance tests at baseline, 4 weeks, and after 8 weeks of intervention |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed