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Is neuromuscular electrical stimulation effective in women with osteoarthritis?
July 2013
Is neuromuscular electrical stimulation effective in women with osteoarthritis?
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A clinical trial of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in improving quadriceps muscle strength and activation among women with mild and moderate osteoarthritis
Phys Ther. 2010 Oct;90(10):1441-52. Epub 2010 Jul 29.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
30 women with radiologically confirmed mild or moderate knee osteoarthritis (defined as a score of >=2 on the Kellgren and Lawrence (K-L) scale) were randomly assigned to receive Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) treatments 3 times per week for 4 weeks or no treatment. After the 4 week treatment with NMES, it was found to be insufficient in inducing strength or activating gains in the qu...
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