EMS Boosted Ankle Strength 56% and Improved Balance After Stroke — Findings from a Korean Review in Older Adults

Did you know? 😮 After regular 𝗘𝗠𝗦 use, stroke survivors improved walking speed similar to ankle braces. In a combined analysis of over 800 people, both groups walked faster. Many improved by around 0.1 metres per second after weeks of use. A Korean review also found 𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 rose 𝟱𝟲.𝟲% with 𝗘𝗠𝗦 + rehab. People showed better 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. Gait became more symmetrical and stable in several trials. Researchers from Kyung Hee University published these findings. The journal is peer-reviewed and highly respected in geriatric medicine. These measured results strongly suggest 𝗘𝗠𝗦 may support better movement after stroke. Want the full blog post, podcast, original study and more research? https://oriems.fit/blogs/research-digest/walking-strength-stroke-korean-study