Effects of Intermittent Calf Muscle Electrical Stimulation on Walking Capacity in Claudicants Living with Type 2 Diabetes.

CONCLUSIONS: Electrical stimulation of varying frequencies on ischemic calf muscles significantly increased the maximal walking capacity in claudicants with type 2 diabetes. This therapeutic approach should be considered in patients with impaired exercise tolerance or as an adjunct treatment modality. PMID: 32073322 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32073322?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - December 31, 2019 Category: Podiatry Authors: Ellul C, Formosa C, Gatt A Tags: J Am Podiatr Med Assoc Source Type: research