Effects of EMS Training on Muscle Strength

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

64 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-08-03

Study Completion Date

2024-04-15

Brief Summary

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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.

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Detailed Description

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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.

Conditions

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Muscle Strength

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Experimental Group

10 min of warm up exercises will be performed.

* Arm swings
* Jogging on the spot
* Walks on treadmill The following exercises will be performed along with EMS after warm up exercises.
* Bicep curls
* Triceps dips
* Squats
* Quadriceps chair

The following cool down exercises will be performed after resistance exercises along with EMS.

* Light jogging and walking
* Upper body stretches
* Knee to chest pose Galvanic current would be administer, with intensity of 100 A.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental Group

Intervention Type OTHER

This group will perform 10 minutes of same warm up exercises. After warm up participants will perform 4 resistance exercises with induced EMS. The assessment of muscle strength, muscle bulk and muscle fat of the participants will be carried out at baseline before resistance exercises. the intensity of EMS would be 100A and it would remain same throughout training session. The current administered would be galvanic current. Initially the weight will be adjusted according to 1 repetition maximum, and it will increase 2kg after 3 week. 3 sets of every exercise would be performed; every set will have 12 repetitions. These exercises will be performed 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Readings of both the groups will be taken at baseline and at the end of last week.

Control Group

10 min of warm up exercises will be performed.

* Arm swings
* Jogging on the spot
* Walks on treadmill The following exercises will be performed after warmups.
* Bicep curls
* Triceps dips
* Squats
* Quadriceps chair

The following cool down exercises will be performed after resistance exercises.

* Light jogging and walking
* Upper body stretches
* Knee to chest pose

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Control Group

Intervention Type OTHER

Group B (Control group)will perform 10 minutes of same warm up exercises (Arm swings, jogging on the spot, Walks on treadmill). Group B will perform same 4 resistance exercises without EMS. These 4 exercises include Bicep curls, Triceps dips, Quadriceps chair and squats.The assessment of muscle strength, muscle bulk and muscle fat of the participants will be carried out at baseline before resistance exercises and the participants will be instructed, not to perform any kind of exercise during this period.Initially the weight will be adjusted according to 1 repetition maximum, and it will increase 2kg after 3 week. 3 sets of every exercise would be performed; every set will have 12 repetitions. These exercises will be performed 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Readings of both the groups will be taken at baseline and at the end of last week.

Interventions

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Experimental Group

This group will perform 10 minutes of same warm up exercises. After warm up participants will perform 4 resistance exercises with induced EMS. The assessment of muscle strength, muscle bulk and muscle fat of the participants will be carried out at baseline before resistance exercises. the intensity of EMS would be 100A and it would remain same throughout training session. The current administered would be galvanic current. Initially the weight will be adjusted according to 1 repetition maximum, and it will increase 2kg after 3 week. 3 sets of every exercise would be performed; every set will have 12 repetitions. These exercises will be performed 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Readings of both the groups will be taken at baseline and at the end of last week.

Intervention Type OTHER

Control Group

Group B (Control group)will perform 10 minutes of same warm up exercises (Arm swings, jogging on the spot, Walks on treadmill). Group B will perform same 4 resistance exercises without EMS. These 4 exercises include Bicep curls, Triceps dips, Quadriceps chair and squats.The assessment of muscle strength, muscle bulk and muscle fat of the participants will be carried out at baseline before resistance exercises and the participants will be instructed, not to perform any kind of exercise during this period.Initially the weight will be adjusted according to 1 repetition maximum, and it will increase 2kg after 3 week. 3 sets of every exercise would be performed; every set will have 12 repetitions. These exercises will be performed 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Readings of both the groups will be taken at baseline and at the end of last week.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male.
* 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.

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes