QUICK TAKE:** Higher durations of electrical stimulation do not lead to better movement outcomes in stroke patients
- Dr. Steve Page
- Aug 28
- 1 min read
Our newest publication challenges conventional thinking on dosage in stroke rehabilitation.
We explored the impact of total time spent using EMG-triggered neuromuscular electrical stimulation (E-nMES) on motor recovery in stroke.
41 participants underwent two 40-minute sessions daily, 5 days a week, over 8 weeks.
Despite variations in total stimulation duration (average ~2347 minutes, range: 173–3773 minutes), all participants demonstrated significant improvements in motor function, as measured by Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) and Arm Motor Ability Test (AMAT).
Notably, our analysis revealed NO CORRELATION between the total duration of stimulation and motor outcomes (FMA-UE: ρ = –0.072, p = 0.65; AMAT: ρ = 0.079, p = 0.62).
Key Insight:
Higher durations of electrical stimulation do not lead to superior movement outcomes.
Read more about our findings here
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