Effectiveness of therapeutic electromyographic biofeedback after orthopedic knee surgeries: a systematic review.

This systematic review shows that EMG-BF seems to control pain and improve quadriceps femoris strength and functionality. However, the results are inconclusive regarding knee ROMs. Although available high-quality evidence is limited, EMG-BF might be a part of the rehabilitation after knee surgeries.Implications for rehabilitationThis paper reviews the effectiveness of the therapeutic EMG-BF as a potential option in rehabilitation after orthopedic knee surgeries.It is recommended EMG-BF can be used to control pain and to improve quadriceps strength and function.There is insufficient evidence to support EMG-BF to improve the range of motion.