Table 2.
Descriptive statistics (mean ± SD, SEM) and Minimal Detectable Change (MDC) for knee extension active range of motion (AROM) and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) score by group for visits #1, 6,and 12
| Treatment | Comparison | All | MDC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knee Extension AROM (°) | ||||
| Visit 1 | 8.3 ± 5.2, 1.3 | 5.3 ± 3.2, 1.0 | 7.1 ± 4.7, 0.9 | 2 |
| Visit 6 | 2.4 ± 2.6, 0.7 | 2.0 ± 1.8, 0.6 | 2.2 ± 2.2, 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Visit 12 | 1.1 ± 1.8, 0.5 | 1.2 ± 1.4, 0.4 | 1.1 ± 1.6, 0.3 | 0.3 |
| LEFS Score (%) | ||||
| Visit 1 | 28.9 ± 15.0, 3.9 | 26.9 ± 12.1, 3.8 | 28.1 ± 13., 2.7 | 11.3 (9 pts) |
| Visit 6 | 49.2 ± 17.8, 4.6 | 48.4 ± 15.0, 4.8 | 48.9 ± 16.4, 3.3 | 11.3 (9 pts) |
| Visit 12 | 65.1 ± 16.4, 4.2 | 61.7 ± 13.7, 4.3 | 63.7 ± 15.2, 3.0 | 11.3 (9 pts) |
Note. All (n=25); Treatment Group (n=15); Comparison group (n=10), Treatment = sEMG-triggered NMES with exercise; Comparison = Exercise-only.