Feasibility within-subject RCT of neuromuscular electrical stimulation; an Intervention to Maintain and improve neuroMuscular function during period of Immobility (IMMI).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a potentially effective intervention to improve outcomes after a fragility fracture, but its feasibility in this group has not been established.

Methods

A feasibility study was conducted in two phases: 1) in the hospital only, and 2) hospital, rehabilitation centres, and participants' homes. Patients with fragility fracture were randomised to receive NMES for 6 weeks/discharge either to the right or left leg, with the other leg serving as control. Patients who had no mobility issues had contraindications to NMES and were unable to give consent were excluded. NMES was applied to quadriceps and tibialis anterior muscles for 30 min, 3 days/week. Sessions were progressed to achieve 60 min, 5-7 days/week. Feasibility out

SUBMITTER: Alqurashi HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12014770 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature