Open AccessHIP MUSCLE INHIBITION AFTER HIP ARTHROSCOPY: A ROLE FOR NEUROMUSCULAR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
Author(s) -
Allison M Mumbleau,
Nathan D. Schilaty,
Timothy E. Hewett
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of sports physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2159-2896
DOI - 10.26603/ijspt20201222
Subject(s) - medicine , rehabilitation , physical medicine and rehabilitation , stimulation , hip arthroscopy , functional electrical stimulation , physical therapy , electromyography , arthroscopy , surgery
The number of hip arthroscopies (HAs) performed in the United States is increasing exponentially. Previous authors have shown improvements in short- and mid-term functional outcomes after HA. Despite established overall improvements, functional and objective impairments may persist. In particular, preliminary work demonstrates differences in hip strength between patients who undergo HA when compared to healthy controls at 12- and 24-months post-operative. The purpose of this clinical commentary is to highlight the persistent hip muscle strength and neuromuscular deficits that occur after HA, as well as propose the utilization of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) as an adjunct to strengthening exercises in early post-operative rehabilitation to address deficits.