Changes in quadriceps muscle girth after anterior cruciate ligament injury followed by electrostimulation combined with high protein diet and exercises (ARPwave method)
Journal Title: Physiotherapy Quarterly - Year 2018, Vol 26, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction. The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) ARPwave in patients after knee joint injury. Methods. The study involved 96 participants (66 men and 30 women). The ARPwave treatment consisted of 10 sessions of NMES combined with isometric and dynamic exercises and high protein diet. The girth of the left and right thigh was measured with an anthropometric measuring tape before and after the ARPwave therapy. Statistical analysis was carried out with the Statistca 12.5 software package. Results. The differences observed between the results obtained for both limbs were statistically significant (p < 0.05) and did not depend on the type of injury or the applied rehabilitation (p > 0.05). However, significant differences in thigh girth were noted between sexes in the first and second measurement. The changes did not correlate with the sexes and were similar for both groups. Conclusions. The results of the second measurement were significantly higher for all the variables. The mean changes were positive, which may indicate improvement of the patients’ condition.
Authors and Affiliations
Alicja Dziuba-Słonina, Aleksandra Rywacka, Małgorzata Kołodziej
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