Ann Geriatr Med Res.
2022 Mar;26(1):16-24. 10.4235/agmr.22.0006.
Therapeutic Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Physical Performance and Muscle Strength in Post-stroke Older Adults: A Review
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- 1Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
- 2Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, East-West Medical Research Institute, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 3Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- 4Department of Family Medicine, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
- 5Sports Medicine Lab., Department of Physical Education, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
- 6EXOSYSTEMS Inc., Seongnam, Korea
- 7Elderly Frailty Research Center, Department of Family Medicine, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- KMID: 2527617
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.4235/agmr.22.0006
Abstract
- Stroke-related disabilities cause poor physical performance, especially among older adults, and can lead to sarcopenia. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) has been used to improve physical performance in individuals with neurological disorders and increase muscle mass and strength to counteract muscle atrophy. This review covers the principles, underlying mechanisms, and therapeutic effects of FES on physical performance and skeletal muscle function in post-stroke older adults. We found that FES restored weakened dorsiflexor and hip abductor strength during the swing and stance phases of gait, respectively, to help support weight-bearing and upright posture and facilitate static and dynamic balance in this population. FES may also be effective in improving muscle mass and strength to prevent muscle atrophy. However, previous studies on this topic in post-stroke older adults are scarce, and further studies are needed to confirm this supposition.
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