Effect of a Neuromuscular Electrostimulation Protocol on the Triceps Surae in Older Adults
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 15
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Change in ankle plantar-flexion strength
研究概览
简要总结
Within the problems associated with population aging and its morbidities, the musculoskeletal system is involved in detrimental changes, compromising, in many cases, the functional capacity of the patient and their correct performance in the activities of daily living. Gait and stability are central axes to analyze and enhance in the elderly patient. Strategies for magnify these qualities are innumerable, although active exercise and electrostimulation comprise the most scientifically developed. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of an electrostimulation (EE) program applied to the triceps surae in older adults on the temporo-spatial parameters of gait, stability and function.
详细描述
This is a quasi-experimental study with a sample of 13 volunteers. Patients of both genders and over 60 years old will be potential candidates for participating in the study. Volunteers will be invited to participate in the study through social networks and e-mail.
The study will be conducted in 12 experimental sessions on different days and 2 assessment days. During assessment sessions several measurements will be performed, including: balance (will be assessed using a balance tracking system balance plate) function (will be assessed by using the Short Physical Performance Battery) and gait (will be assessed using the Legsys device employing a 4 meter walk test).
The G-Power program (version 3.1.5, Franz Faul, Universität Kiel, Kiel, Germany) was used to perform the one-tailed sample calculation using a previous study . The isometric strenght of gastrocnemius was chosen as the main variable with an effect size of 0.70. The alpha level was set at 5%, and the estimated sampling power was 80%. The software returned a total sample of 13 individuals.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 60 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •. To have signed the informed consent.
排除标准
- •Surgical history of the lower extremities
- •Uncontrolled neurological, metabolic disease
- •Uncontrolled cardiac disease
- •Uncontrolled respiratory disease
结局指标
主要结局
Change in ankle plantar-flexion strength
时间窗: At baseline and 6 weeks later
The ankle plantar-flexion strength will be measured with a wii balance board with the subject seated. A strap was placed distally on the thigh and passed directly over the external malleolus. The subject was asked to pull against the strap by extending his ankle while pushing with the sole of their foot and trying to lift the heel.
次要结局
- Change in balance(At baseline and 6 weeks later)
- Change in handgrip strength(At baseline and 6 weeks later)
- Change in gait speed(At baseline and 6 weeks later)
- Function(At baseline and 6 weeks later)
研究者
Ivan Roulet
PT
University of Gran Rosario