Can neuromuscular electrical stimulation help when the quadriceps cannot activate well after ACL reconstruction?

Doctor’s answer

It may help. Early quadriceps inhibition is common after ACL reconstruction, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation can be used as an adjunct to rehabilitation to improve quadriceps recruitment and strength. It should be combined with active training, and parameters and intensity should be set by rehabilitation professionals.

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