Effects of EMS Training on Muscle Strength in Young Healthy Adults
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Enrollment
- 64
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Muscle Strength
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to determine the effects of EMS induced muscle strengthening on muscle strength and muscle bulk in young healthy adults. The main question it aims to answer is:
Will Electrical muscle stimulation significantly improve muscle strength in young adults.
The participants falling in our inclusion criteria will be given a brief description about the exercise protocol. After informed consent, the participants will be randomized into two groups: Group A (Experimental group) and group B (Control group). Both groups will perform 10 minutes of same warm up exercises (Arm swings, jogging on the spot, Walks on treadmill). After warm up exercises, the participants in Group A (Experimental group) will perform resistance exercises with induced EMS while Group B (Control group) will perform same resistance exercises without EMS.
Detailed Description
The Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is a popular technique in the fields of physical therapy, rehabilitation, and sports training for decades. EMS involves the use of electrical impulses to stimulate muscle contractions, which can help prevent muscle atrophy, improve blood flow to the area, and promote healing. It has also been used to increase muscle strength and endurance, making it an effective tool for rehabilitation and sports training. Some research has suggested that EMS may improve muscle mass, but this is likely to be a result of increased muscle activation and recruitment, rather than actual muscle hypertrophy (i.e., an increase in the size of individual muscle fibers). In other words, EMS may help to strengthen existing muscle fibers and improve muscle tone, but it is unlikely to result in significant increases in muscle size The aim of this study is to investigate the potential effects of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) training on muscle strength in young and healthy adults. EMS involves the use of electrical impulses to stimulate muscle contractions, and it has been suggested as a time-efficient and effective method for increasing muscle strength and overall fitness. However, there is limited scientific evidence on the effectiveness of EMS training on muscle strength in young and healthy adults. Therefore, this study aims to address this gap in the literature by examining the effects of EMS training on muscle strength in this population.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •18-35 years.
- •Training for more than 6 months
Exclusion Criteria
- •Any systemic disease.
- •Any musculoskeletal disorder.
- •Any structural deformity.
- •Recent injury or trauma.
- •Individuals with implanted medical devices.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Muscle Strength
Time Frame: 6 weeks
Dynamometer will be used in this study to measure muscle strength. A dynamometer is a device that is commonly used to measure muscle strength. It measures the maximum force that a muscle or muscle group can generate. It to measure muscle strength dynamometer has a of reliability of 0.89
Muscle Bulk
Time Frame: 6 weeks
The muscle bulk will be measured by measuring tape. Measuring muscle circumference can provide an estimate of muscle size or muscle hypertrophy, which can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions such as exercise or dietary changes
One Repetition maximum
Time Frame: 6 Weeks
One repetition maximum (1RM) is the maximum amount of weight that a person can lift for a single repetition with good form for a specific exercise. It is often used as a measure of strength and is commonly used to prescribe resistance training programs. It has a reliability and validity of 0.64
Secondary Outcomes
- Muscle Flexibility(6 Weeks)