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ACL rupture: No additional benefit of nerve stimulation or cryotherapy over exercise
August 2013
ACL rupture: No additional benefit of nerve stimulation or cryotherapy over exercise
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Quadriceps function in anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knees exercising with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and cryotherapy: A randomized controlled study
Clin Rehabil. 2012 Nov;26(11):974-81. doi: 10.1177/0269215512438272. Epub 2012 Mar 7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
30 patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears were randomized to receive a 2 week rehabilitation exercise program while wearing a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device on the knee, the rehabilitation program with cryotherapy, or the rehabilitation program alone. Over 6 months, there was no difference between the three groups for knee extension force or for quadriceps ...
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