Responders to Wide-Pulse, High-Frequency Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Show Reduced Metabolic Demand: A 31P-MRS Study in Humans

Conventional (CONV) neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) (i.e., short pulse duration, low frequencies) induces a higher energetic response as compared to voluntary contractions (VOL). In contrast, wide-pulse, high-frequency (WPHF) NMES might elicit–at least in some subjects (i.e., responders)...

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Main Authors: Wegrzyk, Jennifer, Fouré, Alexandre, Le Fur, Yann, Maffiuletti, Nicola A., Vilmen, Christophe, Guye, Maxime, Mattei, Jean-Pierre, Place, Nicolas, Bendahan, David, Gondin, Julien
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4664273/