Whether it is possible to perform whole-body electrical stimulation on cancer patients is a question that has been repeatedly researched in the field of physical exercise and fitness. We can say a priori that, given the physiological requirements for muscle contraction induced by electrical stimulation, a qualified professional would have no problem applying this type of stimulation.
The first high-impact article was recently published in which whole-body electrical stimulation was applied together with nutritional intervention in cancer patients for 12 weeks. In it, a group of patients was compared with those who applied the nutritional strategy, and another group of patients followed the same nutritional strategy plus twice-weekly EMS exercise.
It is also pointed out that neuromuscular electrical stimulation may be a new therapeutic alternative to avoid muscle wasting and progressive deterioration of physical condition in these patients.
The conclusions of this study tell us that there was a significant improvement in both muscle mass and body weight, which makes this tool a useful element in the fight against cachexia.
In addition, physical condition improved according to grip strength (manual dynamism) and 6-minute walk tests. Interestingly, both groups improved in this regard, highlighting the importance of nutritional interventions, but patients who received EMS training had better outcomes.
Do you have a history of using electrical stimulation in cancer patients or other critically ill patients?
In the current case of cancer patients, we see medical systems designed to reduce neuropathic pain during chemotherapy with positive outcomes. These devices place electrical stimulation electrodes in different ways and have different goals in neuromuscular electrical stimulation, but their treatment is based on the use of low frequencies, which is why they are worth mentioning.
While there are no data to suggest that muscle stimulation-induced angiogenesis has systemic effects, we may choose not to use these frequency ranges until we know what effects they have in tumor patients.
In conclusion:
– Electrical stimulation can greatly help improve body composition and muscle function in many types of patients. No damage or side effects were detected.
– In any public or private health model, the inclusion of a high-quality physical activity program should be a priority.
– In many cases, physical exercise is contraindicated due to a lack of knowledge of the benefits that can be reported, or due to the inability to provide appropriate management and control methods. The same goes for the various tools that can be used to perform this type of physical exercise.
– Whole body electrical stimulation is considered a contraindicated tool in cancer patients because of lack of specific information, not because of evidence against its use.
– The complexity of each case makes it critical to assess and control all necessary variables to ensure proper physical activity planning.
– We must have qualified personnel to introduce physical activity in programs that improve patient health.
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