Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on quadriceps strength, function, and patient-oriented outcomes: a …

KM Kim, T Croy, J Hertel, S Saliba - journal of orthopaedic & sports …, 2010 - jospt.org
Study Design Systematic literature review. Objective To perform a systematic review of
randomized controlled trials assessing the effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation …

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation is effective in strengthening the quadriceps muscle after anterior cruciate ligament surgery

AV Hauger, MP Reiman, JM Bjordal, C Sheets… - Knee Surgery, Sports …, 2018 - Springer
Purpose Reduced ability to contract the quadriceps muscles is often found immediately
following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. This can lead to muscle atrophy and …

A modified neuromuscular electrical stimulation protocol for quadriceps strength training following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

GK Fitzgerald, SR Piva, JJ Irrgang - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports …, 2003 - jospt.org
Study Design Randomized clinical trial, single-masked. Objectives To determine the
effectiveness of using a modified neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) training …

Combination of eccentric exercise and neuromuscular electrical stimulation to improve quadriceps function post-ACL reconstruction

LK Lepley, EM Wojtys, RM Palmieri-Smith - The Knee, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has been shown to reduce
quadriceps activation failure (QAF), and eccentric exercise has been shown to lessen …

Utility of neuromuscular electrical stimulation to preserve quadriceps muscle fiber size and contractility after anterior cruciate ligament injuries and reconstruction: a …

MJ Toth, TW Tourville, TB Voigt… - … American journal of …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries and reconstruction (ACLR) promote
quadriceps muscle atrophy and weakness that can persist for years, suggesting the need for …

The effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on quadriceps strength and knee function in professional soccer players: return to sport after ACL reconstruction

J Taradaj, T Halski, M Kucharzewski… - BioMed research …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of this study was to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of NMES program applied
in male soccer players (after ACL reconstruction) on the quadriceps muscle. The 80 …

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation therapy to restore quadriceps muscle function in patients after orthopaedic surgery: a novel structured approach

P Spector, Y Laufer, ME Gabyzon, A Kittelson… - JBJS, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Abstract➤ Despite evidence supporting the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation
(NMES) as an adjunct exercise modality to improve voluntary activation, muscle strength …

[PDF][PDF] Neuromuscular electrical stimulation superimposed on movement early after ACL surgery

L Labanca, JE Rocchi, L Laudani, R Guitaldi, A Virgulti… - 2017 - academia.edu
Purpose: Quadriceps weakness and asymmetrical loading of lower limbs are two major
issues following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). The aim of this study was …

Can the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation be improved to optimize quadriceps strengthening?

NR Glaviano, S Saliba - Sports health, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
Context: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a common modality used to retrain
muscles and improve muscular strength after injury or surgery, particularly for the …

A systematic review of evidence for anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation: how much and what type?

MA Risberg, M Lewek, L Snyder-Mackler - Physical Therapy in Sport, 2004 - Elsevier
This paper provides an evidence-based review of the effectiveness of various rehabilitation
programs that have been used for surgically or non-surgically treated anterior cruciate …