Electrical Muscle Stimulation Exercise for Muscle Loss
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
During this pilot study, the investigators will examine the effects of whole-body electrical muscle stimulation exercise (WB-EMS Exercise) on motoneuronal activation in healthy adults, which typically decreases with age. The investigators will also test whether WB-EMS Exercise will improve measures of physical function. Participants will undergo clinical and electrophysiologic testing before and after the WB-EMS Exercise intervention. The WB-EMS Exercise intervention will be delivered two times per week for four weeks. The hypothesis is that whole-body electrical muscle stimulation combined with physical exercise (WB-EMS Exercise) could bypass the problem of insufficient motoneuronal activation to improve exercise effect in older adults.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for healthy older adults aged 65 and above, as well as younger adults between 18-39. Participants must be able to walk without help, have good muscle strength, get medical clearance for exercise, and commit to the study's schedule. People with unstable diseases, terminal illness, drug use affecting muscles or performance in the last 6 months are excluded.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Whole-body Electrical Muscle Stimulation Exercise (Behavioural Intervention)