The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of rehabilitative training of the abdominal wall with direct current neuromuscular electrical stimulation (the NEUBIE device) on recovery time from abdominoplasty (tummy tuck).
Participants will undergo abdominoplasty surgery and begin rehabilitation training within the first week post-operation. Standardized measurements of recovery progress will be taken starting prior to operation, and at 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks post-operation. Participants will undergo either the traditional standard of care of rest, with minimal activity for at least 6 weeks (control group) or a 5 week training course with the NEUBIE (experimental group), starting with passive electrical stimulation in the first week post-operation, and moving towards more advanced abdominal movements accompanied with stimulation in the subsequent four weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Participants will be asked to undergo electrical stimulation with the NEUBIE at their "treatment threshold". Treatment threshold will be described as "uncomfortable," but not "painful" (a 7 out of 10 on a perceived intensity scale). Session length: ≤ 30 minutes Treatment frequency: 2x per week for 5 weeks Week 1 post-op (treatments 1-2) Activity: Passive Neubie on Abdominals \& Obliques Weeks 2-3 (treatments 3-6) * Passive Neubie * Isometric movements with Neubie on abdominals and obliques * Active mobilizations with Neubie on abdominals and obliques Weeks 4-5 (treatments 7-10) * Active mobilizations with Neubie on abdominals and obliques * Core Strength Exercise circuit with Neubie on abdominals and obliques
Piazza Center for Plastic Surgery and Advanced Skin Care
Austin, Texas, United States
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass.
Time frame: Pre-intervention
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure body fat.
Time frame: Pre-intervention
Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Time frame: Pre-intervention
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat.
Time frame: 2 weeks
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Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure muscle mass.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk body fat.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Bioelectrical impedance analysis is a method for estimating body composition, in particular body fat and muscle mass, where a weak electric current flows through the body and the voltage is measured in order to calculate impedance (resistance) of the body. Here it will be used to measure trunk mass.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Range of Motion
Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs.
Time frame: Pre-intervention
Range of Motion
Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Range of Motion
Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Range of Motion
Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Range of Motion
Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Range of Motion
Range of motion is determined via a goniometer. Body is moved in specific directions and goniometer is used to measure the amount of motion that occurs.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Core strength and endurance bridge
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Time frame: Pre-intervention
Core strength and endurance plank
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank.
Time frame: Pre-intervention
Core strength and endurance bridge
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Core strength and endurance plank
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Core strength and endurance plank
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Core strength and endurance bridge
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Core strength and endurance plank
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Core strength and endurance bridge
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Core strength and endurance plank
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Core strength and endurance bridge
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Core strength and endurance plank
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Core strength and endurance bridge
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Lower abdominal strength
Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Time frame: Pre-intervention
Lower abdominal strength
Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Lower abdominal strength
Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Lower abdominal strength
Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Lower abdominal strength
Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Lower abdominal strength
Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Sit up Test
Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.
Time frame: Pre-intervention
Sit up Test
Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.
Time frame: 2 weeks
Sit up Test
Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Sit up Test
Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Sit up Test
Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Sit up Test
Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.
Time frame: 12 weeks