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.