Does EMS Improve Activity After Stroke? An Australian Study Reveals the Answer

Australian scientists from La Trobe University conducted a rigorous systematic review and meta-analysis on EMS after stroke. They searched six major databases and selected 18 high-quality trials involving 485 people. They measured real activity performance using standard tests. Results showed a moderate effect: EMS improved activity by SMD 0.40 versus nothing and 0.56 versus training alone. Upper-limb activity improved largely (SMD 0.69). Walking speed rose 0.08 m/s. These solid numbers suggest EMS may help stroke survivors regain daily abilities better than exercise alone. Published in the prestigious Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, this trustworthy Australian research is worth reading in full. https://oriems.fit/blogs/research-digest/ems-improves-activity-after-stroke-australian-study