Current solutions developed for the purpose of in and on body (IOB) electrical stimulation
(ES) lack autonomous qualities necessary for comfortable, practical, and self‐dependent …

Critical illness polyneuropathies (CIP) and myopathies (CIM) are common complications of
critical illness. Several weakness syndromes are summarized under the term intensive care …

Background Although physiotherapy is frequently provided to patients in the ICU, its role has
been questioned. The purpose of this systematic literature review, an update of one …

Importance Early in-bed cycling and electrical muscle stimulation may improve the benefits
of rehabilitation in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Objective To investigate whether …

Objective: To develop evidence-based recommendations for effective and safe diagnostic
assessment and intervention strategies for the physiotherapy treatment of patients in …

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for muscle weakness in adults with advanced disease -
Jones, S - 2016 | Cochrane Library Skip to Content Cookies Our site uses cookies to improve …

Background: In critically ill patients, muscle atrophy is associated with long‐term disability
and mortality. Bedside ultrasound may quantify muscle mass, but it has not been validated in …

Early mobilization (EM) of ICU patients is a physiologically logical intervention to attenuate
critical illness-associated muscle weakness. However, its long-term value remains …

Background Critical illness polyneuropathy or myopathy (CIP/CIM) is a frequent
complication in the intensive care unit (ICU) and is associated with prolonged mechanical …

With the emerging interest in documenting and understanding muscle atrophy and function
in critically ill patients and survivors, ultrasonography has transformational potential for …