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The effect of electrical stimulation on quadriceps strength and thigh circumference in menisectomy patients
Williams RA, Morrissey MC, Brewster CE
The Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy 1986 Sep;8(3):143-146
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of two training regimens: electrical stimulation and exercise versus exercise alone in increasing quadriceps strength and thigh circumference. Subjects were 21 postmenisectomy patients who were randomly assigned to one of two groups. The experimental group received quadriceps stimulation 5 days/week for three weeks. Both groups maintained a knee rehabilitation program consisting of quadriceps and hamstring isometric and isotonic strengthening exercises 3 days/week. Results indicated that electrical stimulation combined with a regular program of quadriceps exercise have a significant effect in strengthening the quadriceps at four different contraction speeds (120, 180, 240, and 300o /sec). The control group exhibited significant strength gains only at the slower two speeds. Thus, electrical stimulation may be valuable in strengthening at high speeds of contraction. The thigh circumference changes were significant for both groups.

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