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Muscle plasticity: comparison of a 30-Hz burst with 10-Hz continuous stimulation

A S Ferguson1, H E Stone, U Roessmann

  • 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.

Summary

Phasic 30-Hz muscle stimulation resulted in greater tetanic tension and less muscle mass reduction compared to continuous 10-Hz stimulation. This suggests 30-Hz stimulation is superior for applications needing sustained muscle function.

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