EMS-Training offers efficient and personalised stimulation. It serves as an effective tool for both prevention and therapy across a wide age range. This technology has the power to counteract muscle loss in its early stages. Moreover, for older individuals already experiencing muscle degradation, it can significantly slow the process. In this way, electromyostimulation promotes sustained vitality and wellbeing.
The aging process often brings about a general and progressive loss of muscle mass and strength. The severe and widespread loss resulting from the physiological process of muscle degradation is known as sarcopenia. Its consequences can be grave. Muscle wasting in old age and sarcopenia can make daily life challenging for those affected. [7-20].
Starting at age 50, muscle mass decreases by roughly 1-2% and muscle strength by 1.5-5% per year [6]. Lifestyle factors, like limited exercise and a poor, low-protein diet can speed up this development radically [7,21]. A lack of vitamin D intake also contributes to the weakened muscle strength typically seen in sarcopenia[22]. As these factors converge, functional ability lessens and personal mobility becomes increasingly compromised [23]. This can severely impact quality of life and mental wellbeing.
Electromyostimulation had a positive effect on appendicular muscle mass and abdominal fat mass.
Conclusion:
EMS-Training proved to be...
- ...an effective, safe and attractive training method for non-athletic seniors at increased risk of sarcopenia and obesity.
- ...a technologically supported exercise programme in prevention and therapy for sarcopenia and regional fat accumulation.
- ...a particularly suitable option for people who cannot or do not want to exercise conventionally.
In sarcopenia patients with orthopaedic and/or cardiac indications, EMS application was a safe and effective way to improve leg muscle function and strength after only four weeks.
Conclusion:
EMS-Training proved to be...
- ...a promising approach to enhance muscular and functional capabilities for individuals in rehabilitation programs or clinical settings who are in a state of deconditioning.
- ...a viable option to further improve the health status of rehabilitation patients.
For older women over 70 with sarcopenic obesity, EMS was shown to safely and effectively increase muscle mass and functional capacity. The study also showed that protein supplementation alone did not increase the effect of Whole-Body EMS.
Conclusion:
EMS-Training proved to be...
- ...an attractive therapy option for people who are not motivated or able to do intensive conventional exercises.
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