Whole-Body Electrical Muscle Stimulation As a Way To Increasing a Comfort of Life for Patient with Frozen Shoulder History

Abstract

Purpose: This research aims to present the effects of a whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) physical training program on body composition and subjective pain experience for the 50 years old man A 71-day program was designed for the patient who completed 6 months of physiotherapy and rehabilitation phase after arthroscopy of a frozen shoulder, as an alternative way to complete recovery and increase comfort of life. Methods: A WB-EMS trainer supervised a subject as he worked out, following a detailed physical training 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 data was collected (body composition and circumference, quality of life, subjective shoulder pain and perceived exertion questionnaire)and exercises performed based on programmed training were made in the laboratory with access to appropriate equipment. Results: Comparing day 0 (before training) and day 71, an upward trend was observed for muscle mass +5.82 kg (+19%) and segmental body composition data for lean mass +6.38 kg (+13%) in total. A downward trend was observed for segmental body composition data for fat mass –5.60 kg (-24%) in total. Body circumference data decreased for the hip, waist, and thigh -4.4cm (-2%) in total. Body circumference data increased for the arm, calf, and chest +8.7cm (+4%) in total. Our results indicated that WB-EMS physical training program can reduce fat (especially hip and waist area) and obtain gain mass, especially muscle mass for older subjects without pain. Quality of life index increase from 115 points (67%) to 152 points 89%. Conclusions: The WB-EMS physical training program was a joint shoulder-friendly form of physical exercise during which the patient reported no pain. Subject achieved the training goal: reducing fat mass and gaining muscle mass which will increase his comfort of life and perhaps prevents other age-related diseases 50+. 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.