Wholw-Body Electromiostimulation : um novo conceito de terapêutica.

Abstract

Introduction: The Whole-Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) technology that allows one to stimulate all major muscle groups simultaneously with activation of 18 body regions with a total area of 2,800 cm2. The WB-EMS has been used as a form of training and even for physical rehabilitation. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the intervention possibilities of the WB-EMS. Methodology: this is an integrative literature review, which included articles published in 3 electronic databases, from the past 3 years (Oct/19 to Oct/22) in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Publications with private access were excluded; tested on animals; and with the Qualis of the published journal =< A2 or impact factor < 1. Results: after analyzing 344 titles and abstracts, 21 articles were included in this integrative review. There was a growing number of duplications over the years, the most frequent age group being middle-aged adults (40 - 60 years old), followed by young adults (18 - 40 years old) and finally, the elderly (>60 years). The weekly frequency ranged from 1 session to 5 sessions, while the duration of the intervention ranged from a single session to 6 and a half months. Conclusion: whole body electrostimulation proved to be a satisfactory alternative as a model of physical and therapeutic activity to improve body composition, treatment of individuals with sarcopenia and pointed to a decrease in cardiometabolic risks in the adult population.