The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Synaptic Reorganization of Neuromuscular Junctions in Rat Atrophic Muscle

신경근 전기자극이 흰쥐 위축근 신경근 연접부의 연접재형성에 미치는 영향

  • Nam, Ki-Won (Department of Health and Welfare, Physical Therapy, Dongshin University) ;
  • Kim, Young-Eok (Department of Health and Welfare, Physical Therapy, Dongshin University)
  • 남기원 (동신대학교 보건복지대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 김용억 (동신대학교 보건복지대학 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 2007.06.25
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was performed to investigate the effects of NMES for recovery of skeletal muscle. Methods: The normal group consisted of healthy rat without cast immobilization. The control group was breeding at standard cage during 7 days after 2 weeks-cast immobilization on hind limb. The experimental group. I. received NMES application during days after 2 weeks-cast immobilization on hind limb. The effects were measured with NT-3 immunoreactivity in neuromuscular junction by light microscope. Results: Immunoreactivity of NT-3 at the neuromuscular junction was higher appeared experimental groups than control group. Then, There was a little detection in the normal and control group. Conclusion: These therapeutic interventions enhance expression of NT-3 at the neuromuscular junction. Also, NMES is considered to effect on a normal structural formation and NT-3 expression at the neuromuscular junction.

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