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This research aims to explore the effects of electrical muscle stimulation on muscle atrophy in neuromyelitis optica patients.

April 1, 2026

Electrical muscle stimulation intervention in the acute-phase of neuromyelitis optica: two case reports

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KMKana MichiueHiroshima University Hospital YNYuichi NishikawaKanazawa University 裕西裕一西川

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Two case reports examine electrical muscle stimulation’s effect on muscle atrophy in neuromyelitis optica, suggesting safety and feasibility in acute phases.

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This research aims to explore the effects of electrical muscle stimulation on muscle atrophy in neuromyelitis optica patients.
Two patients with neuromyelitis optica participated in the study.
Participants received general rehabilitation including transfer, balance, and gait training.
Electrical muscle stimulation targeted the quadriceps femoris muscle of the paralyzed side.
Muscle thickness changes in the vastus lateralis ranged from −0.6 to 1.4 mm.
Changes were minimal and did not indicate significant muscle atrophy.
Electrical muscle stimulation was found to be safe and feasible in the acute phase of the condition.

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Michiue et al. (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7a815652765b073a7a87 https://doi.org/10.24517/00061598

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Two case reports examine electrical muscle stimulation’s effect on muscle atrophy in neuromyelitis optica, suggesting safety and feasibility in acute phases.

Electrical muscle stimulation intervention in the acute-phase of neuromyelitis optica: two case reports

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