1 Research Unit: Impairments, Adapted Physical Activities and Rehabilitation of the Life Sciences and Health Laboratory. National Institute of Physical Education and Sport/University of Abomey-Calavi (INEPS/UAC), 01 BP 169, Porto-Novo, Benin.
2 Neurology Teaching and Research Unit / Clinical and Epidemiological Research Unit, University of Parakou, Parakou, Benin.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 28(02), 2483-2487
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.2.3923
Received 18 October 2025; revised on 26 November 2025; accepted on 29 November 2025
Introduction: Stroke frequently causes hemiplegia associated with muscle atrophy. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is proposed to limit this muscle loss and support recovery.
Objective: To evaluate the effect of FES on quadriceps and hamstring muscle thickness, as well as on the functional abilities of post-stroke hemiplegic subjects.
Methods: This prospective observational study included 31 post-stroke hemiplegic patients, evaluated on day 0 and day 30. Quadriceps and hamstring muscle thickness was measured by ultrasound, and functional performance was assessed using the NIHSS, muscle strength, and the ABILICO scale.
Results: After 4 weeks of FES applied to the paretic limb, no significant change in muscle thickness was observed in the stimulated quadriceps and hamstrings. However, a significant increase in quadriceps thickness was found in the non-paretic limb. No significant changes were noted in NIHSS, muscle strength, or functional performance, and no correlation emerged between muscle trophicity and neurological severity.
Conclusion: These results indicate that short-term FES is not sufficient to influence muscle mass or functional recovery, highlighting the need for longer-term protocols integrated into.
Hemiplegic Subjects; Electrical Stimulation; Muscle Mass; Muscle Trophicity; Functional Performance
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R. A. SITOU, E. AMAH, O. D. AZE, B. AKPLOGAN and T. ADOUKONOU. Effect of functional electrical stimulation on changes in muscle mass following stroke and functional abilities in hemiplegic subjects. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 28(02), 2483-2487. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjarr.2025.28.2.3923.
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