The Effect of Electrical Stimulation (ES) on Strength of Quadriceps Femoris Muscles in Acute Exacerbation and Post Acute Exacerbation COPD Patients

The Effect of Electrical Stimulation (ES) on Strength of Quadriceps Femoris Muscles in Acute Exacerbation and Post Acute Exacerbation COPD Patients

Abner Penalemen Barus*, Nury Nusdwinuringtyas*, Anita Ratnawati**, Indah Suci Widyahening***

*Department of Physical Medical and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia / dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta

* Persahabatan Hospital, Jakarta

*** Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia/Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta

Abstract : The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of electrical stimulation (ES) on strength of quadriceps femoris muscles in acute exacerbation and post acute exacerbation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients. This is a pre and post test study without a control group. The ES was applied for 30 minutes on both sides of quadriceps muscles with duration of treatment in 4 weeks for all subjects. Muscle strength measurement was performed before and after intervention period. Muscle strength improved significantly on right side (by 154,60 ± 34,77 to 206,36 ± 32,47, p<0,05)>

Key Words: COPD, quadriceps femoris strength, electrical stimulation