Stackhouse Leads APTA Course on Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

By schwartzsa | May 3, 2012

Dr. Scott Stackhouse, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, led a continuing education course for the American Physical Therapy Association, Evidence into Practice: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation of the Quadriceps Post Knee Surgery, on May 3. The course discussed the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in conjunction with traditional exercise to regain quadriceps strength, with emphasis on the post-anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and total knee arthroplasty patient.