Effects of simultaneous short-term neuromuscular electrical stimulation and static stretching on calf muscles.
J Phys Ther Sci
; 36(8): 447-451, 2024 Aug.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-39092412
ABSTRACT
[Purpose] The simultaneous application of static stretching and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) to calf muscles may enhance physiological parameters in young and healthy individuals; however, the efficacy of this intervention and potential sex variation remain to be elucidated. The present study aimed to investigate these aspects. [Participants and Methods] Thirty healthy university students (15 males and 15 females) participated in this study. All participants simultaneously underwent static stretching and NMES of the calf muscles for 4â
min while lying on an upright and tilted table. The mean differences in the dorsiflexion angle (DFA), finger-floor distance (FFD), and straight leg raising (SLR) angle before and after the intervention were calculated. Sex variations were assessed using a two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). [Results] The DFA, FFD, and SLR angle exhibited significant effects on time. No significant sex variations were observed between the groups. [Conclusion] Simultaneous static stretching and NMES of the calf muscles potentially enhanced the DFA, FFD, and SLR angle in healthy university students, irrespective of sex.
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
J Phys Ther Sci
Year:
2024
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Article
Affiliation country:
Japón
Country of publication:
Japón