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The Impact Of Electrical Stimulation And Exercise On Independent Static Standing Balance, Denise A. Gyselinck Spt, Jennifer R. Briant Spt, Elizabeth L. Goldstein Spt
The Impact Of Electrical Stimulation And Exercise On Independent Static Standing Balance, Denise A. Gyselinck Spt, Jennifer R. Briant Spt, Elizabeth L. Goldstein Spt
Physical Therapy Research Symposium
Purpose: Maintaining balance requires a complex integration of input from multiple sensory systems. Studies have shown positive effects of using transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TENS) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to enhance somatosensory feedback and muscular strength associated with balance. The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of electrical stimulation on independent standing balance during single leg stance (SLS) using either NMES with exercise, TENS with exercise, or exercise alone.
Subjects: Fourteen subjects were recruited through a convenience sample on the University of Puget Sound campus.
Methods: Randomized control trial. Subjects participated in this study …