Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

A Study to Compare effect of Voluntary Exercise Versus Electrical Stimulation on Biceps Muscle Strength in Healthy Individuals


Affiliations
1 Shri K.K. Sheth Physiotherapy College, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


Background and Purpose of The Study: A muscle contraction when not under volition can be made to contract very near to volitional contraction by using electrical stimulation. In fact electrical stimulation is the treatment of choice in case of muscle malfunction. There are number of article who state that the same conditioning effect as of voluntary contraction can be brought by stimulating a muscle electrically. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of both Electrical Stimulation and voluntary exercise to strengthen the biceps muscles in healthy subjects.

Method: 30 healthy male subjects were divided into two groups. The Voluntary Exercise Group (n = 15) performed 15 sessions of voluntary contractions, and the Electrical Stimulation (SF) Group (n = 15) engaged in 15 sessions of electrically stimulated contractions.

Results: The voluntary Exercise Group was found to have an increase in strength significantly greater than Electrical Stimulation Group. No increase in strength was observed in Electrical Stimulation Group.

Conclusion: This study indicates that electrical stimulation is not as effective as voluntary exercise in increasing strength in muscle.


Keywords

Electric Stimulation, Voluntary Exercise, Muscle Strength, RM
Subscription Login to verify subscription
User
Notifications
Font Size


  • Babkin D, Timtsenko N (eds): Notes from Dr. Kots’ (USSR) lectures and laboratory periods. Presented at the Canadian-Soviet Exchange Symposium on Electrostimulation of Skeletal Muscles. Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, December 6-15,1977

  • Kramer JF, Mendryk SW: Electrical stimulation as a strength improvement technique: A review. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 4:91-98,1982

  • Massey BH, Nelson RC, Sharkey BC, et al: Effects of high frequency electrical stimulation on the size and strength of skeletal muscle. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 5:136-144,1965

  • Eriksson E, Haggmark T, Kiessling KH, et al: Effect of electrical stimulation on human skeletal muscle. Int J Sports Med 4:18-22,1981

  • Garrett TR, Laughman RK, Youdas JW: Strengthening brought about by a new Canadian muscle stimulator: A preliminary study. Abstract. Phys Ther 60:616,1980

  • Taylor AW, Kots YM, Lavoie M: The effects of faradic stimulation on skeletal muscle fibre area. Can J Appl Sport Sci 3:185,1978

  • Johnson DH, Thurston P, Ashcroft PJ: The Russian technique of faradism in the treatment of chondromalacia patellae. Physiotherapy Canada 29:266-268,1977

  • Anthony Delitto, Steven J. Rose et al: Electrical Stimulation Versus Voluntary Exercise in Strengthening Thigh Musculature After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery. Phys Ther. 1988; 68:660-663.

  • Benton LA, Baker LL, Bowman BR, et al: Functional Electrical Stimulation: A Practical Clinical Guide. Downey, CA, Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, 1980, pp 34-35

  • Currier DP, Mann R: Muscular strength development by electrical stimulation in healthy individuals. Phys Ther 63:915-921,1983

  • P. Dehail, C. Duclos, M. Barat: Electrical Stimulation and Muscle Strengthening: Ann Readapt Med Phys. 2008 Jul;51(6):441-51

  • http://www.thephysiotherapysite.co.uk/ physiotherapy/physiotherapists/articles/166/ strengthening-the-biceps-muscle

  • Hultman E, Sjoholm H, Jaderholm-Ek I, et al: Evaluation of methods for electrical stimulation of human skeletal muscle in situ. Pflugers Arch 398:139-141,1983

  • deVries HA: Physiology of Exercise for Physical Education and Athletics, ed 3. Dubuque, IA, Wm C Brown Group, 1980, p 393


Abstract Views: 367

PDF Views: 0




  • A Study to Compare effect of Voluntary Exercise Versus Electrical Stimulation on Biceps Muscle Strength in Healthy Individuals

Abstract Views: 367  |  PDF Views: 0

Authors

Bhavesh H. Jagad
Shri K.K. Sheth Physiotherapy College, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Karishma B. Jagad
Shri K.K. Sheth Physiotherapy College, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

Abstract


Background and Purpose of The Study: A muscle contraction when not under volition can be made to contract very near to volitional contraction by using electrical stimulation. In fact electrical stimulation is the treatment of choice in case of muscle malfunction. There are number of article who state that the same conditioning effect as of voluntary contraction can be brought by stimulating a muscle electrically. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of both Electrical Stimulation and voluntary exercise to strengthen the biceps muscles in healthy subjects.

Method: 30 healthy male subjects were divided into two groups. The Voluntary Exercise Group (n = 15) performed 15 sessions of voluntary contractions, and the Electrical Stimulation (SF) Group (n = 15) engaged in 15 sessions of electrically stimulated contractions.

Results: The voluntary Exercise Group was found to have an increase in strength significantly greater than Electrical Stimulation Group. No increase in strength was observed in Electrical Stimulation Group.

Conclusion: This study indicates that electrical stimulation is not as effective as voluntary exercise in increasing strength in muscle.


Keywords


Electric Stimulation, Voluntary Exercise, Muscle Strength, RM

References