Effect of Electromyographic Biofeedback on Quadriceps Neuromuscular Function in Patients With Quadriceps Inhibition
Knee Injuries
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Knee Injuries focused on measuring Knee injury, Meniscus injury, Anterior cruciate ligament injury, Knee ligament injury
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- History of primary and uncomplicated knee injury or knee surgery.
- Aged 18-40
- Quadriceps Central Activation Ratio is less than 90%
Exclusion Criteria:
- Currently seeking physical therapy
- Complex knee injury
- Surgical revisions to original procedure
- Pain greater than 4 out of 10 on a visual analog scale at enrollment.
- Active infection
- Current pregnancy
- Cognitive impairment
- Psychiatric disorder requiring daily medication
- Chronic or acute neuropathy
- Known muscular abnormalities
- History of neurological disorders
- History or family history of seizures and/or epilepsy and/or on medications that lower seizure threshold
Sites / Locations
- Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences, University of Miami
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Electromyographic Biofeedback Group
Traditional Exercise Group
Participants in the electromyographic biofeedback supplemented exercise will be instructed on correct setup and use of the electromyographic biofeedback unit. Electromyographic biofeedback will be used during all exercises throughout the course of the study for this group. Participants in will be instructed on a 14 day exercise protocol on the day of enrollment. The protocol is comprised of 4 exercises focused on both non-weight bearing and weight bearing quadriceps strengthening. A compliance log will be given to each participant and will be reviewed at each supervised exercise session and at the final study visit. Participants will be instructed to discontinue exercise and contact the principle investigator if they experience knee pain due to the intervention.
Participants in will be instructed on a 14 day exercise protocol on the day of enrollment. The protocol is comprised of 4 exercises focused on both non-weight bearing and weight bearing quadriceps strengthening. A compliance log will be given to each participant and will be reviewed at each supervised exercise session and at the final study visit. Participants will be instructed to discontinue exercise and contact the principle investigator if they experience knee pain due to the intervention.