NMES Electrotherapy Practice Test

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If NMES is applied with no off time, what is a likely outcome?

Fatigue

Continuous NMES without any rest interval drives the muscle to contract nonstop, so there’s no opportunity for recovery. Metabolic demands spike, energy stores are depleted, and metabolites build up, while blood flow during contraction is limited. Without off time to replenish energy and clear byproducts, force production drops and fatigue develops quickly. That’s why fatigue is the most likely outcome. Providing an off time between bursts allows partial recovery, helps clear metabolites, and reduces fatigue.

Increased maximal voluntary contraction beyond test

Improved endurance without fatigue

No side effects

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