Skeletal muscle structure and function in response to electrical stimulation in moderately impaired COPD patients

Corso, Simone Dal; Nápolis, Lara Maris; Malaguti, Carla; Gimenes, Ana Cristina; Albuquerque, André Luís Pereira de; Nogueira, Cristiano Rabelo; Fuccio, Marcelo Bicalho de; Pereira, Roberto Dias Batista; Bulle, Acari; McFarlane, Niall; Nery, Luíz Eduardo; Neder, J. Alberto

doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2006.10.023

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“…Small controlled studies with this technique in severe and even bed-bound COPD patients have been reported [29][30][31][32][33][34][35]. NMES must be delivered according to specific protocols of intensity, frequency, duration and waveform of the stimulus in order to target optimal muscle response.…”

Section: Transcutaneous Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulationmentioning

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Nonpharmacological treatment and relief of symptoms in COPD: Table 1—

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Ambrosino²

2008

Eur Respir J

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Evidence-based guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have recently been developed.Nonpharmacological treatments have evolved rapidly as an essential part of COPD therapy. They are especially important as complementary interventions in severe or very severe disease, when there is loss in function, a reduction in quality of life and when psychological impairments further complicate the disease.The present article discusses the most used nonpharmacological treatments for severe COPD patients (rehabilitation, long-term oxygen therapy, surgery, noninvasive positive pressure ventilation and supportive nutrition) and their evidence-based usefulness in promoting strategies that relieve symptoms.All of these interventions are used during end-stage disease, to promote self-efficacy, relieve symptoms and prevent further deterioration. These therapeutic options support physicians and allied professionals in improving symptom management for their patients.

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“…A number of studies have evaluated NMES in severe COPD patients with significant baseline exercise impairment [30][31][32][33][34]. The electrical stimulus frequency ranged 10-50 Hz.…”

Section: Transcutaneous Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulationmentioning

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Nonpharmacological treatment and relief of symptoms in COPD: Table 1—

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Ambrosino²

2008

Eur Respir J

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“…However, the demonstrated results provide a basis for implementing NMES in clinical practice in patients with COPD [25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32].…”

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“…The sessions were usually performed 5 [25][26][27][28][29] or 4 [7] times a week. The total time of NMES application amounted to 4, 5 or 6 weeks [25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32]. The value of electric current used depended on the specific tolerance of the patient.…”

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Application of neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the lower limb skeletal muscles in the rehabilitation of patients with chronic heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Niesporek²,

Kucio³

2017

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Increasing physical activity is a widely-known method of rehabilitation of patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, what kind of procedure is to be applied if a patient suffers from advanced heart or respiratory failure, cannot undertake physical exercise due to locomotor system disorders or is currently undergoing respiratorotherapy? Recent research shows that neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the lower limb skeletal muscles (NMES) may comprise an alternative to physical training in patients with CHF and COPD. The aim of this study is to summarize the current state of knowledge on the use of NMES in cardiac rehabilitation of patients with CHF and pulmonary rehabilitation of patients with COPD. As demonstrated in recent research on the topic, NMES -due to forcing the muscles to activate -increases exercise tolerance, muscle mass and endurance in patients with CHF and COPD. The beneficial effect of NMES on blood circulation in the muscles, aerobic enzymes activity, functioning of the vascular endothelium, reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines concentration and increased quality of life has also been presented. It is to be accentuated that NMES treatment, due to lesser physical exertion and, in turn, a decreased feeling of dyspnea are more comfortable for the patient than traditional physical training. Moreover, NMES treatment, after foregoing training, can be applied at home. Potential side effects include transient muscle pain and minor skin damage due to improper positioning of the electrodes. To summarize, NMES treatment is well received by CHF and COPD patients and brings about increased exercise tolerance, as well as better quality of life. Devices used for NMES therapy, due to progressive miniaturization, are easily accessible and relatively inexpensive.

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Pulmonary-Respiratory Medicine

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JAMA

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Skeletal muscle structure and function in response to electrical stimulation in moderately impaired COPD patients

Abstract: NMES may promote a modest degree of type II muscle fibre hypertrophy in COPD patients with well-preserved functional status. These micro-structural changes, however, were not translated into increased volitional strength in this sub-population.

Cited by 90 publications

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Nonpharmacological treatment and relief of symptoms in COPD: Table 1—

Nonpharmacological treatment and relief of symptoms in COPD: Table 1—

Application of neuromuscular electrical stimulation of the lower limb skeletal muscles in the rehabilitation of patients with chronic heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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