Abstract Aim of the Study: This study aimed to compare the effects of Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) exercise on physical performance in sedentary women. Methods: Our study was conducted with a total of 27 sedentary women, 12 EMS, and 15 controls, aged 19-24 years. The tests administered to the participants were the Modified Push-Up Test (MPU), Hand Grip Strength Test (HS), Bent Arm Hanging Test (BAH), Single Leg Hop Tests (SLHT) \[single hop for distance (SH), triple jump for distance (TH) and cross triple jump for distance (CH), medial side triple jump for distance (MSTH)\], Deep squat (DS), V-Sit Flexor Test (V-sit), Sit-Up Test and Biering Sorensen (Bie-sor) tests. All tests were repeated pre-mid-post and each test period was randomized with practice cards.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
27
Intervention 1: Exercise + EMS Intervention Type: Device (because EMS is applied using a device) Intervention Name: Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Description: Simultaneous electrical stimulation is applied to the lower extremity muscles using an EMS device. The application lasts for 20 minutes and is performed concurrently with the exercise protocol.
The standard exercise protocol is applied for 20 minutes without the use of EMS. The same protocol is also applied in the EMS group.
Dr. Farivar Wellness Center
Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)
Lower extremity muscle strength
Change in lower extremity muscle strength assessed by functional performance tests at baseline, 4 weeks, and after 8 weeks of intervention
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks and 8 weeks after intervention start
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