Electrostimulation training effects on the physical performance of ice hockey players.

@article{Brocherie2005ElectrostimulationTE,
  title={Electrostimulation training effects on the physical performance of ice hockey players.},
  author={Franck Brocherie and Nicolas Babault and Gilles Cometti and Nicola A. Maffiuletti and Jean-Claude Chatard},
  journal={Medicine and science in sports and exercise},
  year={2005},
  volume={37 3},
  pages={
          455-60
        }
}
PURPOSE The aim of this study was to examine the influence of a short-term electromyostimulation (EMS) training program on the strength of knee extensors, skating, and vertical jump performance of a group of ice hockey players. METHODS Seventeen ice hockey players participated in this study, with nine in the electrostimulated group (ES) and the remaining height as controls (C). EMS sessions consisted of 30 contractions (4-s duration, 85 Hz) and were carried out 3x wk for 3 wk. Isokinetic… 
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