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

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.