Osteoarthritis in the knee

In osteoarthritis or any chronic pain in the knee, the muscles around the knee are weakened, and pain and stiffness limit the knee’s mobility. The big thigh muscle supports and protects the knee, so it’s important to train the thigh muscles to maintain strength and prevent stiffness in the knee. This training can be done with 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 at least three times a week.

Note: People with pacemakers must not receive TENS treatment.

Recommended unit for effective treatment of the above condition: Cefar Primo Pro