A Novel Mobile App-Based Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Improvement of Knee Pain, Stiffness, and Function in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a widespread and debilitating disease that continues to plague patients. Over the past decade, neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) therapy has shown promise in alleviating knee OA-related symptoms. This study sought to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a home-based NMES therapy for reduction of pain, stiffness, and function associated with knee OA.

Material and methods

A randomized, sham-controlled, double-blind, multicenter trial was conducted with 12-week follow-up in 156 knee OA patients receiving either home-based NMES therapy or a modified low-voltage NMES therapy. Outcome measures including knee pain, stiffness, and functionality were collected at baseline through week 12 after the therapy. The primary endpoint was the p

SUBMITTER: Sax OC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9062361 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature