The Effects of Long-Term Interval Whole-Body Electrical Muscle Stimulation Physical Training Program on Body Composition and Subjective Pain Experience for Patient after Frozen Shoulder Diagnosis – A Single Case Study.
The effects of whole body electro muscle stimulation training program.
Keywords:
WB-EMS, EMS, FROZEN SHOULDER, INTERVAL, FAT MASS REDUCTION, TRAINING PROGRAM, electrical muscle stimulationAbstract
Purpose: This research aims to present the effects of a long-term interval whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) training program on body composition and subjective pain experience for the patient after right shoulder adhesive capsulitis, known as a frozen shoulder. A 71-day program was designed for the patient two years after the frozen shoulder diagnosis and 6 months after finishing the postoperative rehabilitation phase.
Methods: A WB-EMS trainer supervised a subject as he worked out, following a detailed interval program displayed on a projector screen. The subject exercised by imitating the movements shown in a previously recorded video, while the trainer carefully observed the subject. All measurements and exercises performed based on programmed training were made in the laboratory with access to appropriate equipment.
Results: Body weight fluctuated during the training program. Comparing day 0 (before training) and day 71, an upward trend was observed for muscle mass and segmental body composition data for lean mass. A downward trend was observed for fat and segmental body composition data for fat mass. Body circumference data decreased for the hip, waist, and thigh. Body circumference data increased for the arm, calf, and chest. Our results indicated that combining WB-EMS with interval training can reduce fat (especially hip and waist area) and obtain gain mass, especially muscle mass.
Conclusions: The WB-EMS interval training program was a joint-shoulder-friendly form of physical exercise during which the patient reported no pain. The subject achieved the training goal: reducing fat mass and gaining muscle mass. Because of the study's controlled environment, this training could likely be adapted for successful home use with careful attention to detail, especially having the trainer’s guidance readily accessible.
