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KMID : 1130220220260010016
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Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research
2022 Volume.26 No. 1 p.16 ~ p.24
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Therapeutic Effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Physical Performance and Muscle Strength in Post-stroke Older Adults: A Review
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Shin Hyung-Eun
Kim Mi-Ji
Lee Dae-Hyun
Jang Jae-Young
Soh Yun-Soo
Yun Dong-Hwan
Kim Sun-Young
Yang Ji-Soo
Kim Maeng-Kyu
Lee Hoo-Man
Won Chang-Won
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Abstract
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Stroke-related disabilities cause poor physical performance, especially among older adults, and can lead to sarcopenia. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) has been used to improve physical performance in individuals with neurological disorders and increase muscle mass and strength to counteract muscle atrophy. This review covers the principles, underlying mechanisms, and therapeutic effects of FES on physical performance and skeletal muscle function in post-stroke older adults. We found that FES restored weakened dorsiflexor and hip abductor strength during the swing and stance phases of gait, respectively, to help support weight-bearing and upright posture and facilitate static and dynamic balance in this population. FES may also be effective in improving muscle mass and strength to prevent muscle atrophy. However, previous studies on this topic in post-stroke older adults are scarce, and further studies are needed to confirm this supposition.
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KEYWORD
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Electric stimulation therapy, Physical functional performance, Stroke, Aged
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