Open AccessThe Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation During Walking on Muscle Strength and Knee Pain in Obese Women With Knee Pain
Author(s) -
Hiroo Matsuse,
N.A. Segal,
Kaitlin G. Rabe,
Naoto Shiba
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
american journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1537-7385
pISSN - 0894-9115
DOI - 10.1097/phm.0000000000001319
Subject(s) - medicine , physical therapy , knee pain , physical medicine and rehabilitation , transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation , randomized controlled trial , knee flexion , knee joint , preferred walking speed , functional electrical stimulation , stair climbing , stimulation , osteoarthritis , surgery , alternative medicine , pathology
The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of a hybrid training system with walking that simultaneously applies electrical stimulation to the knee extensors/flexors during walking in obese women with knee pain.