Table 1. Progression of NMES intensity (mean ± SD) (individual) and elastic resistance (pre-defined and standardized for the whole group) in FAST sessions.
|
NMES intensity progression (mA) |
Elastic tubing-aided exercices progression (kg) |
Week 1 |
41 (4) |
5.7 |
Week 2 |
55 (6) |
6.8 |
Week 3 |
68 (7) |
6.8 |
Week 4 |
74 (5) |
7.9 |
Week 5 |
79 (3) |
7.9 |
Abbreviations: NMES, Neuromuscular electromyostimulation; FAST, Foot/Ankle strength training.