Lack of Effect of Superficial Heat to the Knee on Quadriceps Function in Individuals With Quadriceps Inhibition

Abstract

Superficial heat to the knee joint using a cervical moist-heat pack did not influence quadriceps function in individuals with AMI in the quadriceps.

Arthrogenic muscle inhibition after ACL reconstruction: a scoping review of the efficacy of interventions

“…Another study found application of local anaesthetic cream had no effect in improving the sensorimotor function of the knee in subjects with ACL injury 33. An RCT of 12 patients with a history of knee-joint pathology and quadriceps CAR of <90% evaluated superficial heat application and found no effect on quadriceps function 34…”

Agreement with Microcurrent Conductance, Serum Myoglobin, and Diagnostic Ultrasound When Evaluating Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

“…Mi- crocurrent conductance, serum myoglobin, and muscular strength have shown changes as a result of tissue injury [6] [10] [18]. However, these outcome measures have not been tested concurrently so their result could be compared.…”

“…When testing subjects with arthrogenic inhibition for muscles around the knee, a moist heat pack did not create any significant changes in the strength of knee extension [18]. However, another study showed strength increases at the knee after heat for subjects with osteoarthritis [19].…”

“…Research has shown heat to be effective in reducing pain [18] [19], but functional outcomes give conflicting results. When testing subjects with arthrogenic inhibition for muscles around the knee, a moist heat pack did not create any significant changes in the strength of knee extension [18].…”

Immediate Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Quadriceps Spinal Reflex Excitability in Patients With Knee Injury

“…Although often used as a heating agent, the application of superficial heat has not yielded success as a disinhibitory modality, 19 making the nonthermal mechanical properties a particular interest. Nonthermal ultrasound is reported to influence osseous and cutaneous receptors important in fracture 20,21 and wound healing 22 using pulsed energy; however, the influence on articular mechanoreceptors is unknown.…”