Acute Effect of Trans-Spinal Direct Current Stimulation on Ventilatory Muscle Strength and Endurance in Young and Older Women

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effects of trans-spinal direct current stimulation on muscle strength and endurance in women across different age groups.
• Conducted acute interventions with trans-spinal direct current stimulation.
• Included young and older women as study participants.
• Measured inspiratory muscle strength and endurance as primary outcomes.
• Trans-spinal direct current stimulation significantly improved inspiratory muscle strength in older women.
• No significant improvement was observed in younger women.
• Findings suggest the intervention may be particularly beneficial for populations experiencing age-related decline.