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Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Blood Flow Restriction in Rehabilitation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

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  • Doo-Hwan Kong

    (Department of Sports Medical Center and Sports Medical Research Institute, Seoul Paik Hospital, Inje University, 9 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 04551, Republic of Korea
    Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea)

  • Won-Sang Jung

    (Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
    Physical Activity and Performance Institute, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea)

  • Sang-Jin Yang

    (Department of Health and Exercise Management, Tongwon University, 26 Gyeongchung-daero, Gonjiam-eup, Gwangju-si 12813, Republic of Korea)

  • Jin-Goo Kim

    (Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medical Center, Myong-Ji Hospital, 55 Hwasu-ro 14beon-gil, Deogyang-gu, Goyang-si 10475, Republic of Korea)

  • Hun-Young Park

    (Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
    Physical Activity and Performance Institute, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea)

  • Jisu Kim

    (Department of Sports Medicine and Science, Graduate School, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
    Physical Activity and Performance Institute, Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea)

Abstract

The present study aimed to examine and compare the effects of a rehabilitation exercise (RE) using neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and blood flow restriction (BFR) on muscle function and knee functional abilities in patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). A total of 45 patients who underwent ACLR (28.76 ± 0.8 years; 34 males and 11 females) were retrospectively divided into three groups: control (CON, n = 15), NMES (n = 15), and BFR (n = 15). All participants carried out the RE program for 60 min, thrice a week for 12 weeks. The Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) subjective score, thigh circumference at 5 cm from the knee joint, Y-balance posterior medial, and lateral significantly increased in all groups via intervention ( p < 0.05). However, NMES showed a higher thigh circumference at 15 cm from the knee joint than CON via intervention ( p < 0.05), and the strength and endurance of quadriceps femoris and hamstrings and Y-balance anterior showed a significant increase via intervention in NMES and BFR compared with CON ( p < 0.05). In conclusion, we confirmed that RE using NMES and BFR effectively enhances muscle function and balance in ACLR patients.

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  • Doo-Hwan Kong & Won-Sang Jung & Sang-Jin Yang & Jin-Goo Kim & Hun-Young Park & Jisu Kim, 2022. "Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Blood Flow Restriction in Rehabilitation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-13, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:22:p:15041-:d:973483
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    1. Wonil Park & Hun-Young Park, 2022. "New Trend of Physical Activity and Exercise for Health Promotion and Functional Ability," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-6, June.
    2. Aleksandra Rywacka & Małgorzata Stefańska & Alicja Dziuba-Słonina, 2021. "Assessment of the Strength Parameters of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscles in Polish University Students after a 3-Week Program of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Using the RSQ1 Method," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(21), pages 1-9, November.
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