scholarly journals Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Volitional Exercise for Individuals With Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Multiple-Patient Case Report

2007 ◽  
Vol 87 (8) ◽  
pp. 1064-1077 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara R Piva ◽  
Edward A Goodnite ◽  
Koichiro Azuma ◽  
Jason D Woollard ◽  
Bret H Goodpaster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Function ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Muscle Atrophy ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris ◽  
Patient Case ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle ◽  
Lean Muscle Mass ◽  
Femoris Muscle

Background and Purpose: Muscle atrophy is common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a viable treatment for muscle atrophy, there is no evidence about the use of NMES in patients with RA. The purposes of this multiple-patient case report are: (1) to describe the use of NMES applied to the quadriceps femoris muscles in conjunction with an exercise program in patients with RA; (2) to report on patient tolerance and changes in lean muscle mass, quadriceps femoris muscle strength (force-producing capacity), and physical function; and (3) to explore how changes in muscle mass relate to changes in quadriceps femoris muscle strength, measures of physical function, and patient adherence.Case Description: Seven patients with RA (median age=61 years, range=39–80 years) underwent 16 weeks of NMES and volitional exercises. Lean muscle mass and strength of the quadriceps femoris muscle and physical function were measured before and after treatment.Outcomes: One patient did not tolerate the NMES treatment, and 2 patients did not complete at least half of the proposed treatment. Patients who completed the NMES and volitional exercise program increased their lean muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function.Discussion: Because of the small sample, whether NMES combined with exercises is better than exercise alone or NMES alone could not be determined. However, the outcomes from this multiple-patient case report indicate that NMES is a viable treatment option to address muscle atrophy and weakness in patients with RA. Strategies to increase tolerance and adherence to NMES are warranted.

scholarly journals Comparison of Hamstrings and Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Thickness Increment between Agonist-Antagonist Paired Set and Traditional Set Resistance Training in Untrained Healthy Subjects

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Gutama Arya Pringga ◽  
R. A. Meisy Andriana ◽  
Indrayuni Lukitra Wardhani ◽  
Lydia Arfianti
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
Muscle Thickness ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle ◽  
Leg Extension ◽  
Increase Muscle Mass ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Femoris Muscle ◽  
Group 1

Background: Resistance training is an effective way to increase muscle mass. Resistance training with agonist-antagonist paired set method can be an alternative to increase muscle mass within a relatively short training time.Aim: To compare the increase in hamstrings and quadriceps femoris muscle thickness between agonist-antagonist paired set (APS) and traditional set (TS) resistance training in untrained healthy subjects.Material and Methods: This study was an experimental study on 16 untrained healthy men which were randomly assigned to the APS and the TS group. Each group got leg curl and leg extension exercises with equal training volume for 6 weeks. For the APS group, 1 set of leg curls was followed by 1 set of leg extensions, repeated for 3 sets. For the TS group, 3 sets of leg curls were followed by 3 sets of leg extensions. Muscle thickness was compared from pre- to post-training and between the intervention groups using B-mode ultrasound.Results: Muscle thickness of the hamstrings and quadriceps femoris increased significantly from pre- to post-training in both groups (p<0.05). The increase in muscle thickness between the two groups was not significantly different (p> 0.05).Conclusion: Resistance training with the APS method did not give a higher increment of hamstrings and quadriceps femoris muscle thickness compared to the TS method in healthy untrained subjects.

Evaluation of muscle mass by ultrasonography of quadriceps femoris muscle in end-stage renal disease patients

Nutrition ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 50 ◽  
pp. e11-e12
Author(s):  
A. Sabatino ◽  
G. Regolisti ◽  
T. Di Motta ◽  
C. Cantarelli ◽  
S. Pioli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Disease ◽  
Muscle Mass ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage ◽  
Femoris Muscle

scholarly journals The Effect of Kinesio Taping on Quadriceps Femoris Muscle Power and Strength in Non-Athlete Adult Males

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia W Gunadi ◽  
Yenni Limyati ◽  
Jeanny E Ladi ◽  
Stela Clara ◽  
Hadrian M Sinaga
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Muscle Power ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris ◽  
P Value ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Quadriceps Femoris Muscle ◽  
Kinesio Taping ◽  
Power Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Femoris Muscle

The use of Kinesio Taping has been reported to increase muscle power and strength,especially quadriceps femoris muscle, the great extensor of the leg. This research examines theeffect of Kinesio Taping on quadriceps femoris muscle power and strength in non-athlete adultmales. This research is quasi experimental design, involving 30 non-athlete adult males aged18-22 years old . Muscle power is examined by using Margaria-KalamenPower Test, andmuscle strength by using Isometric Leg Strength Test before, 20 minutes and 24 hours afterusing Kinesio Taping. The data is analyzed by using paired t test. The result shows that musclepower difference between 20 minutes and before using KinesioTaping (196,62±150,67) watt arelower than muscle power difference between 24 hours and before using KinesioTaping(247,31±139,88)watt (p value <0,01). The result also shows that muscle strength differencebetween 20 minutes and before using KinesioTaping (26,74±10,26)kg shows lower than musclestrength difference between 24 hours and before using KinesioTaping(30,26±9,99)kg(p value<0,01). KinesioTaping increases quadriceps femoris muscle power and strength 24 hours afterbetter than 20 minutes after using in non-athlete adult males.Keywords: Kinesio Taping, quadriceps femoris, muscle power, muscle strength

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