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Electrotherapeutic rehabilitation of wasted quadriceps muscles in elderly osteoarthritic patients.

Authors :
Petterson, T
Oldham, J A
Source :
Age & Ageing. Jan1994, Vol. 23 Issue 1, British Geriatrics... pP5. 1/4p.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Studies the use of the Patterned Neuromuscular Stimulation (PNMS) technique in treating weakness and wasting of the quadriceps muscles of elderly osteoarthritic patients with disuse atrophy. Advantages of PNMS over conventional uniform frequency simulation; Use of PNMS, uniform frequency, random or sham stimulation; More.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00020729
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Age & Ageing
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9405170808
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/23.suppl_1.P5-c