The study aims to evaluate the Cionic Neural Sleeve for subjects diagnosed with KOA. All participants will be assigned a Cionic Neural Sleeve to wear on the most impacted leg and be prescribed a home-based exercise and walking program. Participants will be randomly assigned into three groups: (a) control; (b) neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES); (c) NMES and functional electrical stimulation (FES). The control group will not receive stimulation for the exercise and walking program, whereas participants in the NMES group will receive stimulation during exercises, and participants in the NMES and FES group will receive stimulation during exercises and walking. The primary outcome measures include quadriceps strength and perceived pain. Exploratory outcome measures include adherence to the program, thigh muscle volume, functional ability of the lower limb, walking performance, perceived functional capacity, and perceived quality of life.
The purpose of this research is to investigate if a 12-week program of stimulation assisted activities can combat disuse atrophy for individuals diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). This study will use a home-based medical device to administer electrical stimulation and measure its effect on outcomes that include quadriceps strength, perceived functional capacity, pain, and walking performance. It was hypothesized that stimulation assisted activities will show larger muscle mass and strength improvements; improved gait kinematics, pain and perceived function; and a high compliance to the assigned program compared to no stimulation.