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- Title
A clinical trial of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in improving quadriceps muscle strength and activation among women with mild and moderate osteoarthritis.
- Authors
Palmieri-Smith, Riann M; Thomas, Abbey C; Karvonen-Gutierrez, Carrie; Sowers, Maryfran
- Abstract
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has demonstrated efficacy in improving quadriceps muscle strength (force-generating capacity) and activation following knee replacement and ligamentous reconstruction. Yet, data are lacking to establish the efficacy of NMES in people with evidence of early radiographic osteoarthritis.
- Publication
Physical therapy, 2010, Vol 90, Issue 10, p1441
- ISSN
1538-6724
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2522/ptj.20090330