Pilot Study to Assess the Ability of a 4-Week, Home-Based, Electrical Muscle Stimulation Program to Improve Lower Extremity Function and Reduce Sarcopenia in Older Individuals With Cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of home-based self-rehabilitation using a portable electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) device for improving severe sarcopenia by improving lower extremity function.

Design

The effect of 4 weeks of EMS training on improving lower extremity function was compared between patients divided into 2 groups based on baseline lower extremity function. Self-rehabilitation was carried out with a portable EMS device, the SIXPAD Foot Fit, and each session lasted 15-23 minutes. Lower extremity function was assessed with the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB).

Setting

University hospital.

Participants

The study included 50 older outpatients (N=50) with a mean age of 75 years; 98% had hepatobiliary cancer, and 38% were men.

Interv

SUBMITTER: Kosaka H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12447214 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature