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Ikeda, Tomohiro
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Okayama University Hospital
Okamura, Kazunori
Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Hasegawa, Masaki
Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Tanaka, Satoshi
Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Prefectural University of Hiroshima
Kanai, Shusaku
Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health and Welfare, Prefectural University of Hiroshima
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Abstract | In the management of post-injury patients with activity limitations, methods to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and hasten recovery are important. This randomized controlled, single-blinded study was a preliminary investigation of the combined effect of nutritional support with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on muscle strength and thickness. Healthy young adult males (median age, 21 years) were enrolled; each of their hands was randomly assigned to one of the following four groups: Placebo, Nutrition, NMES, and Nutrition + NMES. All participants received whey protein or placebo (3x/week for 6 weeks) and NMES training (3x/week for 6 weeks) on the abductor digiti minimi (ADM) muscle of either the left or right hand. ADM muscle strength and thickness were analyzed at baseline and at week 7. We analyzed 38 hands (9 Placebo, 10 Nutrition, 9 NMES, 10 Nutrition + NMES). There was significantly greater muscle strengthening in the Nutrition + NMES group compared to the Placebo group or the NMES group, but no significant difference in gain of muscle thickness. The combined intervention may be effective in improving muscle strength. Future clinical trials targeting various muscles after sports-related injuries are warranted.
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Keywords | whey protein
electrical stimulation
muscle strength
healthy volunteers
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Amo Type | Original Article
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Acta Medica Okayama
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Published Date | 2023-12
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Volume | volume77
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Issue | issue6
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Publisher | Okayama University Medical School
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Start Page | 635
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End Page | 645
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ISSN | 0386-300X
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NCID | AA00508441
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Journal Article
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English
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Copyright Holders | Copyright Ⓒ 2023 by Okayama University Medical School
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File Version | publisher
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