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3257299

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1988-2-10
pubmed:abstractText
The purpose of this article is to describe a method for strengthening the quadriceps femoris muscle in a patient after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery. The method incorporates electrically elicited co-contraction of the quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscles. A single-case experimental design based on a split-middle (ABAB) technique was used to assess the effects of the systematic administration and withdrawal of electrical stimulation with respect to changes in knee isometric extension and flexion torque and circumferential measurements of the thigh in a patient six weeks after ACL reconstruction. Results show increases in extension and flexion torque and thigh circumferential measurements that are associated with both stimulation (treatment) phases in addition to a maintenance effect demonstrated during the withdrawal phase. In this patient, the technique appears to be effective in increasing muscle strength and circumferential measurements, particularly quadriceps femoris muscle torque. Implications and suggestions for future research are included.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
0031-9023
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
68
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
45-50
pubmed:dateRevised
2009-11-11
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1988
pubmed:articleTitle
Electrically elicited co-contraction of thigh musculature after anterior cruciate ligament surgery. A description and single-case experiment.
pubmed:affiliation
Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University Medical School, St. Louis, MO.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports