Functional electrical stimulation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized controlled pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inadequate quadriceps strength following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) often results in alterations in gait pattern that are usually reported during loading response. Neuro-muscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is frequently used to overcome this quadriceps weakness. Despite the beneficial effects of NMES, persistent deficits in strength and gait are reported. The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of applying quadriceps functional electrical stimulation (FES) during walking in addition to standard rehabilitation, in the initial stage of ACLR rehabilitation.

Methods

Subjects were randomized to quadriceps FES synchronized with walking group (n = 10) or quadriceps NMES (duty cycle of 10 s on/10 s off) group (n = 13). Both interv

SUBMITTER: Moran U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6626389 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature