Electrostimulation of thigh quadriceps in injuries of knee joint ligaments (comparative assessment of the technikues efficfcy)

Abstract

Comparative analysis of the efficacy of various methods for thigh quagriceps electrostimulation in knee joint ligament injuries are presented. Sixty patients, aged 17-30, were divided into 5 groups depending on the stimulation method used: 1st group - electrostimulation with module VIF («ЕТМ», France); 2nd group (control) - electrostimulation with «Stimul-01»; 3rd group - electrostimulation at walking with motion corrector (CSRIPD, Russia); 4th group - selective electrostimulation of vastus latissimus at walking with corrector; 5th - dynamic electrostimulation using VIF with contra-action. Efficacy was evaluated by increase of force (dynamometric test) and tonus (by Szirmai). Results shoed the highest efficacy of dynamic slimulation with additional contra-action.

Keywords

electrical stimulation / quadriceps femoris / damage to the ligamentous apparatus / knee-joint

References

[1] Колесников Г.Ф. Электростимуляция нервно-мышечного аппарата. — Киев, 1977.

[2] Лечебная физкультура в системе медицинской реабилитации /Под ред. А.Ф. Каптелин. — М., 1995.

[3] Техника и методики физиотерапевтических процедур: Справочн. /Под ред. В.М. Боголюбова. — М., 1993.

[4] Binder-Macleod S.A., McDermond L.R. //Phys. Ther. — 1992. — Vol. 72. — P. 95—104.

[5] Delitto A., Snyder-Mackler L. //Ibid. — 1990. — Vol. 70. — P. 158—164.

[6] Morrissey M.C., Brewster C.E., Shields C.L. Jr. et al. //Am. J. Sports Med. — 1985. — Vol. 13. — P. 40—45.

[7] Sisk T.D., Stralka S.W., Deering M.B. et al. //Ibid. — 1987. — Vol. 15. — P. 215—220.

[8] Snyder-Mackler L., Ladin Z., Schepsis A.A. //J. Bone Jt Surg. — 1991. — Vol. 73A. — P. 1025—1036.

[9] Vanderhomme M., Constant T., Crielaard J.M. //Kinesither. Scien. — 1992. — N 308, January. — P. 21—22.

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

Eco-Vector