Should Every ACL Get E-Stim? What the New NMES Meta-Analysis Really Shows - #AMR379

Quadriceps shutdown after ACL reconstruction is one of the biggest barriers we see in the clinic. Even with modern surgical techniques and “aggressive” rehab, too many athletes struggle to get their quad strength back, and that deficit shows up later in gait, loading, and confidence on the field.

A new systematic review and meta-analysis just took a fresh look at neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) as an adjunct to ACL rehab. Does adding NMES actually move the needle on quad strength? Does timing matter? And does any of this translate into better knee function where it counts?

In this week’s podcast, we break down what the authors found, how strong the evidence really is, and how we’re thinking about NMES programming in our own ACL protocols. If you’re working with post-op knees, you’ll want to hear this before you set up your next rehab plan.

To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/should-every-acl-get-e-stim-what-the-new-nmes-meta-analysis-really-shows/

----------

Become a Champion Baseball Rehabilitation Specialist

Learn everything you need to become an expert at evaluating and treating baseball injuries in my online course.  The program is on sale this week for up to $300 off.

Learn more >>> mikereinold.com/baseball

-----------

Click Here to View My Online Courses
Want to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website!

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.