神经肌肉电刺激在老年人下肢肌力改善中的应用研究进展

Research Progress of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in the Improvement of Lower Limb Muscle Strength in the Elderly

下肢肌力减退是老年人跌倒发生率升高的重要原因之一,严重影响老年人的身心健康。近年来已有研究证明神经肌肉电刺激(NMES)对于改善老年人下肢肌力有一定效果,已越来越多地被应用于临床。本文就NMES的基本概念、分类、作用原理、在老年人下肢肌力改善中的应用效果等方面进行文献综述,旨在供医护人员为老年人定制下肢肌力锻炼方案、提高老年人生活质量提供借鉴和参考。

The decline of lower limb muscle strength is one of the important reasons for the increase of the incidence of falls in the elderly,which seriously affects the physical and mental health of the elderly.In recent years,studies have proved that neuromuscular electrical stimulation has a certain effect on the lower limb muscle strength of the elderly,and has been more and more applied in clinical treatment.This paper reviews the basic concept,classification,action principle and application effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in the improvement of lower limb muscle strength of the elderly,in order to provide reference for medical staff to customize lower limb muscle strength exercise program for the elderly and improve the quality of life of the elderly.