RT Book, Section A1 Bickel, C. Scott A1 Gregory, Chris M. A1 Bellew, James W. A2 Bellew, James W. A2 Michlovitz, Susan L. A2 Nolan Jr., Thomas P. SR Print(0) ID 1180667914 T1 Electrotherapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders T2 Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention, 6e YR 2016 FD 2016 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9780803645639 LK fadavisat.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1180667914 RD 2024/10/04 AB Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is commonly used in a variety of clinical settings to evoke contractions in an effort to enhance the rehabilitation of human skeletal muscles.1,2,3,4 This chapter will (1) review early training studies that incorporated NMES training of skeletal muscle, (2) provide data to support the idea that properly designed NMES training protocols can result in improved neuromuscular performance, (3) provide guidelines for the implementation of NMES training for individuals with musculoskeletal disorders or other conditions, (4) provide an overview of NMES-induced muscle recruitment, and (5) outline some of the drawbacks associated with NMES training. This information is intended to help practitioners provide evidence-based treatment when utilizing NMES to improve muscle size and strength.