Objectives: Can non-invasive body contouring devices (specifically Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) result in functional improvement?
Introduction: There is a growing body of literature describing efficacy of muscle building devices. These studies have assessed the degree of aesthetic improvement, patient satisfaction, and radiographic imaging. But can you DO something with those muscles? Does form = function?
Materials / method: A prospective, single-center, randomized open-label controlled study included 26 subjects randomized into 3 groups: 2 treatment groups and 1 control group. Both treatment groups received 4 neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) treatments over a 2-weeks period. Muscle performance testing was conducted at baseline and 2-weeks and 4-weeks post treatment. Study participants completed subject satisfaction surveys and a personal experience assessment.
Results: Treatment with NMES resulted in statistically significant improvements in abdominal and quadriceps strength and endurance from baseline through 4-weeks post treatment. Mean waist circumference decreased, and quadriceps circumference increased. Subject satisfaction was reported as "satisfied or very satisfied" in 89% and 92% at 4-week and 8-week post-treatment, respectively.
Conclusion: Treatment of the abdomen and quadriceps with NMES leads to significant improvements in muscle strength and endurance.
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