Comparison of Electro-Myo Stimulation to Isokinetic Training in Increasing Power of the Knee Extensor Mechanism

Abstract

A clinical study of six individuals was set up to compare an Electro-Myo stimulation protocol to an isokinetic protocol. The objective of the study was to see which was more effective in increasing power in the knee extensor mechanism. Results of the study showed that isokinetics were superior to Electro-Myo stimulation in increasing power. One question that remained unanswered in the testing was whether a higher faradic current, if tolerated, would be more efficient in increasing the power of a muscle group than would isokinetics. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1980;2(1):20-24.