The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
- Volume 19 Issue 3
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- Pages.19-30
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- 2007
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- 1229-0475(pISSN)
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- 2287-156X(eISSN)
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)
- Published : 2007.06.25
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.