Kemmler W, Teschler M, Bebenek M, von Stengel S (2015)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2015
Publisher: Springer Verlag
Book Volume: 165
Pages Range: 427-35
Journal Issue: 21-22
DOI: 10.1007/s10354-015-0394-1
Due to its individualization, time-efficiency and effectiveness Whole-body-Electromyo-stimulation (WB-EMS) becomes increasingly popular. However, recently (very) high Creatin-kinase concentration were reported, at least after initial WB-EMS-application. Thus, the aim of the study was to determine (1) WB-EMS induced increases of CK-concentration, (2) their impact on corresponding health parameters and (3) training-induced changes of CK-levels.Twenty-six healthy, sportive volunteers without previous experience with WB-EMS were included. Initial high intense WB-EMS application (bipolar, 85 Hz; 350 ms; intermittent, 20 min) led to an increase of the CK-level by the 117fold (28.545 ± 33.611 IU/l) of baseline. CK-peaks were detected after 72-96 h. Despite this pronounced "exertional rhabdomyolysis", we did not determine rhabdomyolysis-induced complications (e.g. acute renal failure, hyperkalemia, hypocalcaemia). After 10 weeks of WB-EMS (1 session/week) CK-reaction to intensive WB-EMS-Application was significantly blunted (906 ± 500 IE/l) and averaged in the area of conventional resistance exercise.In summary, intensity of WB-EMS should be carefully increased during the initial sessions.
APA:
Kemmler, W., Teschler, M., Bebenek, M., & von Stengel, S. (2015). (Very) high Creatinkinase concentration after exertional whole-body electromyostimulation application: health risks and longitudinal adaptations. Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift, 165(21-22), 427-35. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10354-015-0394-1
MLA:
Kemmler, Wolfgang, et al. "(Very) high Creatinkinase concentration after exertional whole-body electromyostimulation application: health risks and longitudinal adaptations." Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift 165.21-22 (2015): 427-35.
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