Patients experience dramatic quadriceps strength loss after total knee replacement, which contributes to persistent weakness and reduced long-term function after surgery. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) reduces quadriceps weakness and improves patient function after knee replacement, but it is drastically underused in rehabilitation practice. This randomized trial will examine the effectiveness and feasibility of a comprehensive strategy for implementing neuromuscular electrical stimulation after knee replacement in two large healthcare organizations.
Total Knee Arthroplasty, Functional Recovery, Aging, Physical Therapy
Patients experience dramatic quadriceps strength loss after total knee replacement, which contributes to persistent weakness and reduced long-term function after surgery. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) reduces quadriceps weakness and improves patient function after knee replacement, but it is drastically underused in rehabilitation practice. This randomized trial will examine the effectiveness and feasibility of a comprehensive strategy for implementing neuromuscular electrical stimulation after knee replacement in two large healthcare organizations.
Implementation of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation After Total Knee Arthroplasty
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UCHealth, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
Intermountain Health, Murray, Utah, United States, 84107
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18 Years to
ALL
No
University of Colorado, Denver,
Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Colorado, Denver
2028-09