Publications by authors named "Shunta Tadano"
Belt electrode-skeletal muscle electrical stimulation (B-SES) involves the use of belt-shaped electrodes to contract multiple muscle groups simultaneously. Twitch contractions have been demonstrated to protect against denervation-induced muscle atrophy in rats, possibly through mitochondrial biosynthesis. This study examined whether inducing tetanus contractions with B-SES suppresses muscle atrophy and identified the underlying molecular mechanisms.
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- Belt electrode skeletal muscle electrical stimulation (B-SES) can effectively contract multiple muscle groups and may help prevent muscle atrophy due to denervation.
- A study using a new ankle stimulation system showed that low-frequency electrical stimulation (7-8 Hz for 30 minutes daily) partially protected against muscle loss in rats compared to control and denervation-only groups.
- Findings indicated that B-SES improved mitochondrial function and reduced muscle proteolytic activities, highlighting its potential to maintain muscle health after nerve damage.