Combining Resting Blood Flow Restriction with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: Effects on Blood Lactate Levels and Lower Limb Muscle Function

Combining Resting Blood Flow Restriction with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: Effects on Blood Lactate Levels and Lower Limb Muscle Function

The current research landscape shows studies indicating increased muscle strength and hypertrophy through neuromuscular electrical stimulation combined with blood flow restriction. However, there is a lack of research specifically on the effects of this combination during rest periods. Therefore, the primary objective of this study is to investigate the impact of resting blood flow restriction training combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation on blood lactate levels and changes in lower limb muscle function in healthy male adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy adult males in their 20s,
• Individuals who answered less than one item on the PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire),
• Participants who consented to the use and publication of their physical function evaluation data and expressed a desire to participate in the exercise experiment.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with severe hypertension (blood pressure above 170/110 mmHg),
• Individuals with a history of deep venous thrombosis,
• Individuals with endothelial dysfunction,
• Individuals with peripheral vascular disease,
• Individuals with one or more of the following conditions: diabetes, infection, cancer,
• Participants who expressed a desire to withdraw during the study period or whose participation rate was below 80% were excluded from the study.