Evaluation of the Combined Application of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Volitional Contractions on Thigh Muscle Strength, Knee Pain, and Physical Performance in Women at Risk for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability that is associated with quadriceps weakness. However, strengthening in people with or with risk factors for knee OA can be poorly tolerated. OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy of a 12-week low-load exercise program, using a hybrid training system (HTS) that uses the combination of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and volitional contractions, for improving thigh muscle strength, knee pain relief, and physical performance in women with or with risk factors for knee OA. DESIGN:Randomized, single-blinded, controlled trial. SETTING:Exercise training laboratory. PARTICIPANTS:Forty-two women 44-85 years old with risk factors for knee OA. INTERVENTIONS:Participants randomized to 12 weeks of biweekly low-load resistance training

SUBMITTER: Rabe KG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6719317 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature