Russian Electrical Stimulation

NPTE Clinical Files | Physical Therapy

English - February 17, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 32.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 232 ratings
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Cam is a football player who underwent an ACL reconstruction four days ago. The therapist would like to follow the clinic’s post-op guidelines by implementing russian electrical stimulation into the therapy sessions. What is the PRIMARY rationale for the use of this modality:

A. Increase the cross-sectional area of the quadriceps

B. Reduce the negative effects of reflex inhibition

C. Decrease postoperative pain and swelling

D. Improve the patient’s chances of negotiating stairs unaided

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