<![CDATA[Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy - Bob Kellogg, PT, MS, ECS]]> http://www.jospt.org/bobkellogg en-us (c) 2011 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:05:25 EST http://feedvalidator.org/docs/rss2.html www.eResources.com (Generator) jospt@eresources.com (JOSPT) jospt@eresources.com (eResources) 0 Effects of Electrical and Electromagnetic Stimulation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction http://www.jospt.org/issues/articleID.1526/article_detail.asp Dean Currier, J. Michael Ray, James G. Rooney, J. Timothy Noteboom, Bob Kellogg, John A. Nyland
A need exists to develop new methods of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) that are both effective and relatively pain-free. The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the effects of both NMES and a new method of electromagnetic (NMES/PEMF) stimulation for reducing girth loss and for reducing pain and muscle weakness of the knee extensor muscles in patients during the first 6 weeks after reconstructive surgery of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Seventeen patients receiving ACL reconstructive surgery participated as a control group (N = 3), as an NMES group (N = 7), and with combined NMES and magnetic field stimulation (NMES/PEMF) (N = 7). Patients receiving NMES/PEMF rated each type of stimulation for perceived pain and were measured for their torque. Torque results revealed a mean decrease of 13.1% for NMES/PEMF patients. The mean percent of thigh girth decreased 8.3% for controls, 0.5% for NMES, and 2.3% for NMES/PEMF patients. The NMES/PEMF patients rated NMES as causing about twice the pain intensity as NMES/PEMF during treatments. As a result of this data, the authors conclude that both NMES and NMES/PEMF are effective in reducing girth loss and that NMES/PEMF is less painful than NMES alone in treating patients after ACL reconstruction.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1993;17(4):177-184.

Key Words: electrical stimulation therapy, magnetics

]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.jospt.org/issues/articleID.1526/article_detail.asp Tennis Elbow: A Review http://www.jospt.org/issues/articleID.1087/article_detail.asp J. Timothy Noteboom, Rob Cruver, Julie Keller, Bob Kellogg, Arthur J. Nitz

Tennis elbow is a common yet sometimes complex musculoskeletal condition affecting many patients treated by physical therapists. The purpose of this article is to review the anatomy, clinical examination, differential diagnosis, conservative care, and surgical treatment for tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis. Particular attention is given to determining the precise pathological cause of lateral epicondylitis, with consideration of intrinsic and extrinsic factors associated with this condition. This information should assist health care practitioners who treat patients with this disorder.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1994;19(6)357-366.

Key Words: lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), conservative treatment, surgical treatment

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