Electrical Muscle Stimulation with Russian Current in Chronic Cerebral Ischaemia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To test whether inpatient electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) using Russian current (5 kHz carrier, 50 Hz modulation; 4 s ON/6 s OFF) improves mobility and balance in elderly people with chronic cerebral ischaemia.

Design

Prospective single-centre controlled observational pilot, embedded in routine inpatient rehabilitation; no concealed randomisation (EMS + standard care; sham EMS + standard care; standard care only (control)).

Methods

A single-centre controlled observational study with three groups was conducted (EMS n = 27, control n = 10, sham n = 7) with 3-9 sessions over 2 weeks (20 min; quadriceps and calves). Pre/Post Outcomes: Tinetti (balance/gait), Rivermead Mobility Index, Timed Up and Go (TUG), ankle extensor maximal voluntary force (MVF), stabil

SUBMITTER: Artamonova NMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12843009 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature