Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on the Post-Operative Abdominoplasty Patient.
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Rectus Diastasis
- Sponsor
- NeuFit - Neurological Fitness and Education
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
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).
Detailed Description
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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Rectus Diastasis
- •Previous pregnancy
- •Excess localized adiposity in the lower abdomen
- •Excess atrophic skin of the abdomen
- •Physician clearance to participate
- •Scheduled for full abdominoplasty (no mini-abdominoplasty included)
Exclusion Criteria
- •Currently pregnant
- •Cardiac Pacemaker
- •Active or recent cancer in the abdominal area
- •Active or recent blood clots in the abdominal area
- •History of epilepsy
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Bio-impedance analysis muscle mass
Time Frame: 12 weeks
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.
Core strength and endurance bridge
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a glute bridge.
Bio-impedance analysis trunk fat
Time Frame: 12 weeks
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.
Bio-impedance analysis trunk mass
Time Frame: 8 weeks
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.
Range of Motion
Time Frame: 12 weeks
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.
Core strength and endurance plank
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Core strength and endurance will be measured by duration of ability to hold a plank.
Lower abdominal strength
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Lower abdominal strength will be measured by ability to perform an eccentric double leg lowering movement.
Sit up Test
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Ability to complete a sit up will be measured as a general measurement of core strength and range of motion.