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The Effect Of Adding Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation To Exercise Therapy On Patellofemoral Pain
August 2025
The Effect Of Adding Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation To Exercise Therapy On Patellofemoral Pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The effect of adding neuromuscular electrical stimulation to exercise therapy on patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
PLoS One . 2025 Jun 23;20(6):e0326785.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Nine randomized controlled trials including 337 patients with patellofemoral pain were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing exercise therapy with versus without neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES). Pooled outcomes of interest included pain intensity, quadriceps muscle strength, knee function, and VMO/VL muscle activation ratio. The meta-analysis showed that adding...
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