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Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

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March 2013

Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Vol: 2| Issue: 2| Number:83| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

The effectiveness of supplementing a standard rehabilitation program with superimposed neuromuscular electrical stimulation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a prospective, randomized, single-blind study

Am J Sports Med June 2011 vol. 39 no. 6 1238-1247

Contributing Authors:
S Feil J Newell C Minogue HH Paessler

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This study sought to examine the efficacy of potential improvements to standard rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction. 131 patients undergoing ACL reconstruction were randomized to one of three groups: standard rehabilitation, or rehabilitation augmented with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (traditional vs. garment-integrated). The neuromuscular electrical stimulation (garment-impregnated),...

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