Functional and systemic effects of whole body electrical stimulation post bariatric surgery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity represents a major public health problem and is the fifth leading risk factor for mortality. Morbid obesity is associated with chronic systemic inflammation which increases the risk of comorbidities. Bariatric surgery (BS) is considered an effective intervention for obese patients. However, BS is associated with dietary restriction, potentially limiting physical activity. Whole-body neuromuscular electrical stimulation (WBS) could represent an innovative option for the rehabilitation of BS patients, especially during the early postoperative phase when other conventional techniques are contraindicated. WBS is a safe and effective tool to combat sarcopenia and metabolic risk as well as increasing muscle mass, producing greater glucose uptake, and reducing the proin

SUBMITTER: Delgado Andre L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6211515 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature