Use and Effectiveness of Electrosuit in Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review with Clinical Implications
Electrical stimulation through surface electrodes is a non-invasive therapeutic technique used to improve voluntary motor control and reduce pain and spasticity in patients with central nervous system injuries. The Exopulse Mollii Suit (EMS) is a non-invasive full-body suit with integrated electrode...
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| author | David Perpetuini Emanuele Francesco Russo Daniela Cardone Roberta Palmieri Andrea De Giacomo Raffaello Pellegrino Arcangelo Merla Rocco Salvatore Calabrò Serena Filoni |
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| description | Electrical stimulation through surface electrodes is a non-invasive therapeutic technique used to improve voluntary motor control and reduce pain and spasticity in patients with central nervous system injuries. The Exopulse Mollii Suit (EMS) is a non-invasive full-body suit with integrated electrodes designed for self-administered electrical stimulation to reduce spasticity and promote flexibility. The EMS has been evaluated in several clinical trials with positive findings, indicating its potential in rehabilitation. This review investigates the effectiveness of the EMS for rehabilitation and its acceptability by patients. The literature was collected through several databases following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement. Positive effects of the garment on improving motor functions and reducing spasticity have been shown to be related to the duration of the administration period and to the dosage of the treatment, which, in turn, depend on the individual’s condition and the treatment goals. Moreover, patients reported wellbeing during stimulation and a muscle-relaxing effect on the affected limb. Although additional research is required to determine the efficacy of this device, the reviewed literature highlights the EMS potential to improve the motor capabilities of neurological patients in clinical practice. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9413065252484382a93b73ebb096cfe42023-11-18T09:21:17ZengMDPI AGBioengineering2306-53542023-06-0110668010.3390/bioengineering10060680Use and Effectiveness of Electrosuit in Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review with Clinical ImplicationsDavid Perpetuini0Emanuele Francesco Russo1Daniela Cardone2Roberta Palmieri3Andrea De Giacomo4Raffaello Pellegrino5Arcangelo Merla6Rocco Salvatore Calabrò7Serena Filoni8Department of Engineering and Geology, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, 65127 Pescara, ItalyPadre Pio Foundation and Rehabilitation Centers, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, ItalyDepartment of Engineering and Geology, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, 65127 Pescara, ItalyTranslational Biomedicine and Neuroscience Department (DiBraiN), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyTranslational Biomedicine and Neuroscience Department (DiBraiN), University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, 70124 Bari, ItalyDepartment of Scientific Research, Campus Ludes, Off-Campus Semmelweis University, 6912 Lugano, SwitzerlandDepartment of Engineering and Geology, University G. D’Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara, 65127 Pescara, ItalyIRCCS Centro Neurolesi “Bonino-Pulejo”, 98124 Messina, ItalyPadre Pio Foundation and Rehabilitation Centers, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, ItalyElectrical stimulation through surface electrodes is a non-invasive therapeutic technique used to improve voluntary motor control and reduce pain and spasticity in patients with central nervous system injuries. The Exopulse Mollii Suit (EMS) is a non-invasive full-body suit with integrated electrodes designed for self-administered electrical stimulation to reduce spasticity and promote flexibility. The EMS has been evaluated in several clinical trials with positive findings, indicating its potential in rehabilitation. This review investigates the effectiveness of the EMS for rehabilitation and its acceptability by patients. The literature was collected through several databases following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement. Positive effects of the garment on improving motor functions and reducing spasticity have been shown to be related to the duration of the administration period and to the dosage of the treatment, which, in turn, depend on the individual’s condition and the treatment goals. Moreover, patients reported wellbeing during stimulation and a muscle-relaxing effect on the affected limb. Although additional research is required to determine the efficacy of this device, the reviewed literature highlights the EMS potential to improve the motor capabilities of neurological patients in clinical practice.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/10/6/680transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)spasticitycerebral palsystrokerehabilitationelectro suit |
| spellingShingle | David Perpetuini Emanuele Francesco Russo Daniela Cardone Roberta Palmieri Andrea De Giacomo Raffaello Pellegrino Arcangelo Merla Rocco Salvatore Calabrò Serena Filoni Use and Effectiveness of Electrosuit in Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review with Clinical Implications Bioengineering transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) spasticity cerebral palsy stroke rehabilitation electro suit |
| title | Use and Effectiveness of Electrosuit in Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review with Clinical Implications |
| title_full | Use and Effectiveness of Electrosuit in Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review with Clinical Implications |
| title_fullStr | Use and Effectiveness of Electrosuit in Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review with Clinical Implications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Use and Effectiveness of Electrosuit in Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review with Clinical Implications |
| title_short | Use and Effectiveness of Electrosuit in Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review with Clinical Implications |
| title_sort | use and effectiveness of electrosuit in neurological disorders a systematic review with clinical implications |
| topic | transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) spasticity cerebral palsy stroke rehabilitation electro suit |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/10/6/680 |
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