Ligament injuries

Ligament injuries are very common among athletes, particularly injuries to the ligaments on the inside of the knee joint or the anterior cruciate ligament, which leads to instability. Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament are the most common. Ligaments can be partially or completely detached. Regardless of whether or not you undergo an operation, training of joints and muscles is vital. Electrical muscle stimulation is a key training component for elite athletes and anyone recovering from a ligament injury.

After an operation or a long period of injury, the big muscle on the front of the thigh (quadriceps) often deteriorates. Electrical stimulation can help you regain normal muscle activity. You can build up stability, strength and endurance in your continued training using electrical muscle stimulation.

Electrical muscle stimulation is an internationally well-established clinical physiotherapy treatment in fields like orthopedics. The method is simple, and you can do it at home after receiving instructions from your physiotherapist.

Place the electrodes as shown in the figure below, or according to your physiotherapist’s instructions. The electrodes stimulate the nerves to the thigh muscle and create contractions like those in conscious exercise. The stimulation should give strong, but painless, contractions in the muscle.

Recommended use: 5–30 minutes, 1–2 times a day, at least three times a week. Later, combine electrical muscle stimulation with other exercises and active training.

Note: People with pacemakers must not receive TENS treatment.

Recommended unit for effective treatment of the above condition: Cefar Rehab X2