Current evidence demonstrates similar effects of kilohertz-frequency and low-frequency current on quadriceps evoked torque and discomfort in healthy individuals: a …

VZM da Silva, JLQ Durigan, R Arena… - … theory and practice, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is widely utilized to enhance
muscle performance. However, the optimal NMES waveform with respect to treatment effect …

Low-frequency pulsed current versus kilohertz-frequency alternating current: a sco** literature review

MA Vaz, VB Frasson - Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 2018 - Elsevier
Objectives To compare the effectiveness of low-frequency pulsed current versus kilohertz-
frequency alternating current in terms of evoked force, discomfort level, current intensity, and …

[HTML][HTML] Reliability of near-infrared spectroscopy in measuring muscle oxygenation during squat exercise

J Corral-Pérez, A Marín-Galindo, M Costilla… - Journal of Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Monitoring of changes in skeletal muscle oxygenation during exercise has increased in
recent years. Tissue oxygenation, which is related to fatigue and muscle hypertrophy, is …

Effects of different electrical stimulation currents and phase durations on submaximal and maximum torque, efficiency, and discomfort: a randomized crossover trial

NLP Damo, KA Modesto, IV de Sousa Neto… - Brazilian journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is an important therapeutic tool for
rehabilitation. However, best stimulation parameters remain to be determined. Objective To …

The duty cycle in Functional Electrical Stimulation research. Part II: Duty cycle multiplicity and domain reporting

MJ Taylor, C Fornusek, AJ Ruys - European journal of …, 2018 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
In part I of this review, we introduced the duty cycle as a fundamental parameter in
controlling the effect of electrical stimulation pulse trains on muscle structural and functional …

Alternating current is more fatigable than pulsed current in people who are healthy: a double-blind, randomized crossover trial

IA Paz, GT Rigo, A Sgarioni, BM Baroni… - Physical …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Objective Tolerance level and rapid fatigue onset are limitations in the use of neuromuscular
electrical stimulation (NMES) as an electrotherapeutic resource in rehabilitation and training …

Electromyostimulation with blood flow restriction enhances activation of mTOR and MAPK signaling pathways in rat gastrocnemius muscles

T Natsume, T Yoshihara, H Naito - … Physiology, Nutrition, and …, 2019 - cdnsciencepub.com
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) combined with blood flow restriction (BFR)
induces muscle hypertrophy. However, cellular mechanisms underlying the muscle …

Comparison of the effects of kilohertz-and low-frequency electric stimulations: A systematic review with meta-analysis

H Iijima, M Takahashi, Y Tashiro, T Aoyama - Plos one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Objective This study aimed to determine whether kilohertz-frequency alternating current
(KFAC) is superior to low-frequency pulsed current (PC) in increasing muscle-evoked torque …

Kilohertz Frequency Alternating Current Induces Less Evoked Torque and Less Neuromuscular Efficiency Than Pulsed Current in Healthy People: A Randomized …

I de Almeida Paz, FC Sonda… - Journal of Sport …, 2023 - journals.humankinetics.com
Context: Pulsed current and kilohertz frequency alternating current are 2 types of
neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) currents often used by clinicians during …

Muscle oxygenation dynamics in response to electrical stimulation as measured with near‐infrared spectroscopy: a pilot study

YH Huang, ML Chuang, PZ Wang… - Journal of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is used for preventing muscle atrophy and
improving muscle strength in patients and healthy people. However, the current intensity of …