Journal of the Bahrain Medical Society
Year 2021, Volume 33, Issue 3, Pages 36-40
https://doi.org/10.26715/jbms.33_2021_3_6Najla Waleed Alaraifi1, Basem Mohammed Mustafa2
1Emergency Junior Resident, Bahrain Defense Force Royal Medical Services Hospital
2Consultant Rheumatologist, Bahrain Defense Force Royal Medical Services Hospital
*Corresponding author:
Najla Waleed Alaraifi, MB BCH BAO, Emergency junior resident, Bahrain Defense Force Royal Medical Services, P.O Box 28743. E-mail: njlaalaraifi@gmail.com, Tel.: (973): 32016600
Received date: January 23, 2021; Accepted date: June 15, 2021; Published date: September 30, 2021
Abstract
Whole-body electromyostimulation is a new approach used to achieve weight loss and build muscles by activating different muscles groups through voluntary contractions generated by electrical impulses. This alternative approach is operated by a certified personal trainer, regulating the intensity of the electrical impulses to aid the muscular system to contract. Unaccustomed use of this technique leads to muscle destruction and a rise in creatine kinase level. A 25-year-old female began this therapy and experienced right flank tenderness associated with elevated serum creatine kinase (CK) levels. An impression of Rhabdomyolysis in the Emergency Department was given, followed by intravenous (IV) fluid administration. The patient consequently improved and was discharged with instructions. The study was projected to spread awareness regarding Whole-body electromyostimulation, which is tremendously promoted in Bahrain. This therapy may aid in client monitoring and improve the prognosis.
Keywords: Adult; Electric stimulation therapy; Muscle; Musculoskeletal physiological phenomena; Rhabdomyolysis; Weight loss