title: The use of electrostimulation exercise in competitive sport.
abstract: After a brief introduction on electrostimulation methodology and applications in competititve sport for performance optimization, this technical report presents the principal effects of electrostimulation-induced resistance exercise on neuromuscular features. The advantages and limitations of this technique compared with those of voluntary exercise training are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Schulthess Clinic, Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, Zurich, Switzerland.
authors.forename: Nicola A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Maffiuletti
mesh_terms: D054874:Athletic Performance; D003163:Competitive Behavior; D004558:Electric Stimulation; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D053580:Muscle Strength; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000294:innervation*; D011999:Recruitment, Neurophysiological; D055070:Resistance Training; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis