Implementation of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Patients experience dramatic quadriceps strength loss after total knee replacement, which contributes to persistent weakness and reduced long-term function after surgery. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) reduces quadriceps weakness and improves patient function after knee replacement, but it is drastically underused in rehabilitation practice. This randomized trial will examine the effectiveness and feasibility of a comprehensive strategy for implementing neuromuscular electrical stimulation after knee replacement in two large healthcare organizations.
⁃ Site Inclusion Criteria:
⁃ • UCHealth or Intermountain Health outpatient physical therapy clinic
⁃ Patient Inclusion Criteria:
• Underwent primary unilateral TKA
• Attended outpatient rehabilitation at a participating clinic within 5 days after TKA
• Attended at least 3 total outpatient physical therapy visits in total