The Influence of Skin Parameters and Body Composition on the Tolerance of Pain Stimulus Generated During Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) in Women - Pilot Study

• DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s463676
• Publication Date: 2024-05-27T13:55:05Z
• Authors: Agata Lebiedowska; Magdalena Hartman...; Anna Stolecka-War...; Wiktoria Odrzywołek; Małgorzata Bożek; Sławomir Wilczyński
• Keywords: Stimulus (psychology); Functional electrical stimulation; Electrical muscle stimulation

Purpose: This pilot study aims to explore how skin parameters and body composition impact the tolerance EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) stimuli in women, particularly focusing on pain response varying intensities of EMS. research seeks understand what is essential for optimizing applications. Patients Methods: The involved 16 females (age 35.9 ± 12.3). Body anthropometric measurements were taken, including BMI (Body Mass Index), weight percentage, WHtR (Waist Height Ratio), WHR (Waist-Hip Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. High-frequency ultrasound scans conducted assess parameters. stimulation was performed using an Evolvex (InMode, Israel), with applicators placed around abdomen intensity adjusted according patient tolerance, recorded at threshold. Results: maximum tolerated stimulus varied from 12V 55V, a median 33V. showed strong positive correlation (R=0.76, p< 0.001) hip circumference (R=0.66, intensity. fat mass (R=0.61, p=0.012) visceral area (R=0.55, p=0.029) positively correlated However, no significant correlations observed between muscle tissue or total water content. also found that structure tolerance. Conclusion: reveals women's influenced by various factors. Anthropometric like circumference, weight, skinfold, are strongly factors, adipose characteristics such as significantly requirements, notable variations structure, thickness density, do not affect These insights crucial tailoring personalized therapy enhance effectiveness comfort both aesthetic rehabilitative Keywords: EMS, composition, BIA, high-frequency