Abstract

Introduction. – The impact of low intensity light neuromuscular electrostimulation (14 Hz, 30 mA) of the vastus lateralis was assessed through interstitial microdialysis measurement of free Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I, glucose and lactate during the stimulation (45 minutes) and recovery (40 minutes) periods in 3 healthy subjects. Results. – Muscular uptake of glucose was immediate, while delayed decrease of lactate production was observed. Free Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I was decreased during recovery. Conclusion. – These data suggest that a low intensity of neuromuscular electrostimulation determines a metabolic activation of the muscle. That activation spreads to the recovery period.

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