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The variation in fatigue rate with frequency using kHz frequency alternating current.

A R Ward1, V J Robertson

  • 1Department of Human Physiology and Anatomy, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Vic. 3083, Australia. a.ward@latrobe.edu.au

Medical Engineering & Physics
|March 22, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Kilohertz (kHz) frequency alternating currents reduce muscle fatigue during functional electrical stimulation. This kHz stimulation may enhance endurance by selectively engaging fatigue-resistant muscle fibers.

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Variation in motor threshold with frequency using kHz frequency alternating current.

Muscle & nerve·2001

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neuroscience
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Functional electrical stimulation (FES) commonly uses low-frequency pulsed currents.
  • A significant limitation of low-frequency FES is rapid muscle fatigue.
  • Alternative stimulation parameters are needed to improve FES efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of kilohertz (kHz) frequency alternating currents on muscle fatigue during electrically induced contractions.
  • To analyze the effects of varying kHz frequencies on skeletal muscle fatigue components.
  • To explore the potential of kHz alternating currents as an improved FES stimulus.

Main Methods:

  • Transcutaneous application of alternating currents at frequencies from 1 to 15 kHz.

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  • Stimulation delivered in 3-s surges at 50 Hz with a 1:1 duty cycle for 10 minutes.
  • Measurement of electrically induced wrist extensor torque to assess fatigue.
  • Analysis of torque decline into "fast" and "slow" fatigue components.

    • Main Results:

    • A frequency-dependent effect on muscle fatigue was observed.
    • Higher kHz frequencies (1-10 kHz) showed an increased contribution from fatigue-resistant muscle fibers.
    • "Fast" torque decline, attributed to fast-fatigue fibers, decreased with increasing frequency.
    • "Slow" torque decline, attributed to fatigue-resistant fibers, increased with increasing frequency.

    Conclusions:

    • Kilohertz frequency alternating currents demonstrate potential for reducing muscle fatigue in FES.
    • The observed effects suggest selective activation or reduced fatigue in fatigue-resistant muscle fibers.
    • kHz alternating currents may offer a more effective stimulation strategy for FES applications.