Influence of Self-managed Rehabilitation on Work Efficiency in Active Duty Military With a Knee Injury
Abstract
Knee injuries associated with intense physical training are one of the most frequent injuries associated with medical encounters for military members. The purpose of this study was to evaluate four approaches to physiotherapy rehabilitation and their effects on work efficiency in active duty military with a knee injury. The four groups included neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), walking with a weighted vest (WALK), combined NMES/Walk, and standard physiotherapy rehabilitation. All groups received standard physiotherapy rehabilitation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 10.1093/milmed/usaa513
Entities
People
- E Jeffrey Metter Md
- Emily Brede Rn, Phd
- Laura A. Talbot
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center