Development of a New Technique for Efficacy of Electrical Stimulation Training for the Elderly in home care.
Description: The purpose of this study was to investigate a new method for eliciting the effects of electrical stimulation training on the elderly. A comparison of the effective currents in the supine and standing postures showed higher values in the standing posture. The thighs and lower legs showed increases of 40% and 70%, respectively. The subjects were elderly, and electrical stimulation training was performed twice a week for 3 months. The electrical stimulation group improved lower limb muscle strength, thigh muscle thickness and echo intensity, and standing movements. Nutritional support resulted in a significant increase in Phase Angle. Results indicate that it is important to perform electrical stimulation in an antigravity posture, and nutritional support may enhance physical function.
Amount: ¥4,680,000
Funding type: research
Funder scheme: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
Start date: 2017-04-01
End date: 2024-03-31
Investigator: Yukio Yanagisawa
Institution: Tokushima Bunri University
Funded outputs count: 1
Funder award ID: 17K01600
OpenAlex ID: G8606463609