The effects of electrical stimulation on body composition and metabolic profile after spinal cord injury – Part II

This review examines how electrical stimulation can help people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) improve their body composition and metabolic health. SCI often leads to muscle loss and metabolic problems. Electrical stimulation techniques, like NMES and FES, are used to exercise paralyzed muscles. Studies show these methods can increase muscle size and improve glucose metabolism after SCI. While electrical stimulation shows promise, the ideal training methods and its impact on fat tissue and lipid profiles still need more research to optimize health benefits for individuals with SCI.

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  Electrical stimulation, including NMES and FES, can increase muscle size in paralyzed lower extremities after SCI.
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  Electrical stimulation improves glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity after SCI.
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  The effects of electrical stimulation on lipid profile are unclear and require further investigation.