However, the strengthening programs used in published research protocols [3,46] were particularly intensive and are harder to apply in daily practice. Polypathology, limited motivation, reduced cognitive functions, often limits the implementation of such protocols. Direct muscle electro- stimulation could be a good tool to fight installation or worsening of the sarcopenia process, particularly in the frail elderly. Currently, however, there are only very few studies examining this idea. In their study,