Societies are progressively aging, with the oldest old (ie., those aged> 80–85 years) being
the most rapidly expanding population segment. However, advanced aging comes at a …

The clinical success of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for neuromuscular
rehabilitation is greatly compromised by the poor consideration of different physiological and …

Disuse situations can have serious adverse health consequences in the elderly, including
mainly functional impairment with subsequent increase in the risk of falls or morbimortality …

Societies are progressively ageing, and people aged≥ 85 years, who are projected to more
than triple in number by 2050, represent the most rapidly expanding population group. 1 …

One of the most notable effects of ageing is an accelerated decline of skeletal muscle mass
and function, resulting in various undesirable outcomes such as falls, frailty, and all-cause …

Objective Although neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been used as a safe
and relevant complement to voluntary resistance training, its effectiveness in increasing …

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the intensive care u... : Medicine Neuromuscular
electrical stimulation in the intensive care unit prevents muscle atrophy in critically ill older …

Background Intensive care unit (ICU) prolonged immobilization may lead to lower-extremity
muscle deconditioning among critically ill patients, particularly more accentuated in those …

Percutaneous electrical stimulation is used for reconditioning functional capabilities in older
subjects. However, its optimal application depends on the specific physiological needs of …

Questions Does neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) applied during haemodialysis
sessions improve functional capacity in people with end-stage renal disease? Does NMES …