The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on People With Muscle Fatigue Due to Training, Sports

The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on People With Muscle Fatigue Due to Training, Sports

The objective is to assess if TENS will improve the muscle recovery rate from post-exercise fatigue.

Inclusion Criteria:

• No phobia of electrical stimulation
• No pain or anti-inflammatory medication will be taken during study
• English speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Neuropathy
• Smoker
• Uncontrolled Hypertension
• Past surgery in the region to be treated by TENS or had received an intra-articular corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid injection within 6 months prior to enrollment
• Rhumatoid Arthritis (RA) in the area to be treated by TENS
• Allergic to tape/electrodes
• Dementia
• History of knee joint replacement or tibial osteotomy
• Undergoing physical therapy
• Any major joint pain (e.g., back, hip, or ankle) that could limit functional ability
• Contraindications to TENS such as having a pacemakers, dermatological conditions, and abnormal sensation of the lower extremity.