Effects of Whole-body Electrical Muscle Stimulation Exercise on Spinal Motoneuronal Activation in Older Adults
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Aging
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia in Elderly
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 12 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia · Other
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About This Trial
During this pilot study, the investigators will examine the effects of whole-body electrical muscle stimulation exercise (WB-EMS Exercise) on motoneuronal activation in healthy adults, which typically decreases with age. The investigators will also test whether WB-EMS Exercise will improve measures of physical function. Participants will undergo clinical and electrophysiologic testing before and a…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age (65 years or older) for healthy older adults and between 18-39 for healthy younger adults
* Ambulatory without an assistive device
* More than anti-gravity strength in major muscle groups as assessed by manual muscle testing
* Medical clearance to participate in an exercis…
Contacts
W. David Arnold, MD
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