The effects of whole-body muscle stimulation on body composition and strength parameters: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

Medicine (Baltimore). 2021 May 7;100(18):e25139. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000025139.

Abstract

Background: This study will analyze the effect of Whole Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) in strength and body composition outcomes in adult population.

Methods: This study will search the following electronic databases up to July 21, 2020: PubMed, WOS, Scopus, SPORTDiscus y EMBASE. There will be no language limitation. Two authors will independently identify titles/abstracts and full text all potential studies, and will collect data from eligible studies. Additionally, study quality will be assessed by PEDro Scale risk of bias. We will conduct meta-analysis if enough trials are included.

Results: This study will explore the effects of WB-EMS in strength and body composition outcomes.

Conclusion: The findings of this study may summarize the effectiveness of WB-EMS in increasing strength and improving body composition in adult population.

Inplasy registration number: INPLASY202120050.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Body Composition*
  • Electric Stimulation Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Meta-Analysis as Topic
  • Muscle Strength*
  • Physical Conditioning, Human / methods*
  • Physical Fitness*
  • Systematic Reviews as Topic
  • Treatment Outcome