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Use of electromyographic biofeedback to treat quadriceps strength following ACL surgery

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November 2024

Use of electromyographic biofeedback to treat quadriceps strength following ACL surgery

Vol: 306| Issue: 11| Number:16| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Use of electromyographic biofeedback in rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Physiotherapy . 2024 Jun:123:19-29. doi: 10.1016/j.physio.2023.12.005.

Contributing Authors:
J Ananias C Vidal L Ortiz-Munoz S Irarrazaval P Besa

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Eight studies with patients who underwent ACL reconstruction were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the effectiveness of electromyographic biofeedback versus standard rehabilitation. Pooled outcomes included quadriceps strength, knee extension deficit, balance, pain, and patient-reported outcomes. The meta-analysis demonstrated significant improvements in knee extensio...

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