From: Effects of preoperative neuromuscular electrical stimulation on quadriceps strength and functional recovery in total knee arthroplasty. A pilot study
Group
NMES
Control
Male : Female
3 : 6
1 : 4
Age (y)
64.4 ± 8.0
63.2 ± 11.4
Height (cm)
161.6 ± 13.9
155.8 ± 5.3
Weight (kg)
80.3 ± 13.6
79.5 ± 14.6
BMI (kg/m2)
30.7 ± 3.0
32.8 ± 6.3
Maximum Walking time (mins)
22.8 ± 22.6
17.0 ± 10.4