Kneehab XP Sports Rehabilitation

Following my knee injury and subsequent operation to repair my meniscus in the 2010-2011 season, I used Kneehab XP in the first 6 weeks of my rehabilitation. It was easy to use and helped to reinforce the gym-based rehabilitation program provided by the Blackburn Rovers medical team. The back-up support from Neurotech was great when I needed extra application pads and I would recommend the unit to anybody in early-stage rehabilitation following knee surgery.

Phil Jones, Manchester United & England defender

Mr Ian McDermott, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon is a knee specialist within the London Sports Orthopaedics practice, and is one of London's top knee surgeons. He specialises in the treatment of sports injuries of the knee, repair of damaged cartilage, reconstruction of torn ligaments and complex multiple soft tissue reconstructions, as well as top-of-the-range custom-made partial and total knee replacements. Mr McDermott has extensive experience in the management of acute and chronic knee injuries, as well as in the rehabilitation of patients with injuries and after surgical treatment. Mr McDermott is a keen advocate of the Kneehab XP neuromuscular electrical stimulator and frequently recommends in for his patients. Mr McDermott stated:

"I have seen noticeable improvements in the speed of my patients' recovery with the use of the Kneehab XP, with a reduction in the amount of muscle wasting in those patients whose knee movement is restricted after surgery, and a faster recovery with better rehab and return of muscle strength. Patients have also reported that Kneehab XP was easy and comfortable to use, and I found that Kneehab XP helped to maximize patient compliance with their rehabilitation programme. I can wholeheartedly recommend Kneehab XP." 

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Someone of my age and body shouldn't be skating as much as I do. If you tally the distance I have skated in my career, I most probably have skated 3 or 4 times around the world.

Skating is performed in a semi flexed position, so the constant stress on my knees is immense. Over the past 5 years I have suffered a lot of pain in both knees, because of various reasons, impact, constant use and tears

This past year I tried out Kneehab^® XP from neurotech. I found it very useful, I was able to manage pain and reduce swelling, thus keeping me going through an intense work period. It was easy to use, when I was actually working, or just relaxing, I was getting the benefits from its use.

Kneehab^® XP will now become part of my skating kit, because I believe it managed my knee issues. Along with my very knowledgeable physio we overcame knee issues before they escalated into something less manageable.

I have recommended Kneehab^® XP to my patients for more than twelve months and find it is a very effective adjunct during rehabilitation. Kneehab^® XP aids rehabilitation across a range of knee injuries and conditions from ACL reconstructions to total knee replacements. I will continue to recommend Kneehab^® XP where quadriceps atrophy is an issue for my patients.

Mr Richard Creedon, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Ireland  

I had a knee operation in January 2011. My knee had been bothering me for a long time and I could no longer kneel down, let alone jump. The tendon above the kneecap had to be cleaned if I was to continue my career at the top level of volleyball. The doctors had to open up the tendon to remove the calcareous growths and osteophytes inside and alongside the tendon. It was therefore a major operation that sidelined me from sports for at least 4-5 months. Immediately following the surgery, the former osteopath for Team Finland recommended I used Kneehab and I decided to start using it. That was a great decision. Kneehab XP allowed me to begin strengthening my muscles soon after surgery and I consider it an important part of my rehabilitation. Based on my own experiences, I can recommend this product to everyone who has undergone a knee operation.

Tuomas Sammelvuo, captain of the Finnish Men's Volleyball Team.

Kneehab XP has been extremely useful in the early post-op stages of rehabilitation when muscle contraction is difficult to initiate due to surgical pain. In professional sport, where injury prevents competitive participation, Kneehab XP has become one of the many tools available to keep ‘injury time out’ to a minimum.

David Fevre MSc MCSP SRP, Senior Chartered Physiotherapist, Blackburn Rovers Football Club

I injured my left knee while competing in the winter Olympic Games in Vancouver 2010. I had strained a ligament but the main problem was I had damaged the cartilage. I had surgery on my knee to remove a loose body which was floating around and place an artificial plug into the hole in my cartilage. I had already lost some muscle in my quad and the operation disrupted my whole knee quite a bit so I was unable to do anything with the leg for a whole two weeks, I couldn’t walk on it, bend it too far, I couldn’t even lift my leg without it hurting! As a pro athlete who’s always active this didn’t make me feel very good at all, lying around not being able to do anything and knowing my muscles were getting weaker by the day. The one thing I could do was to keep my quad strong using the Kneehab XP. It worked great at keeping my muscles going and kept me from feeling completely helpless as well. Once I was back up and walking I continued to use the kneehab until my leg was back to full strength again. It is a great piece of kit, no question it works wonders and I would recommend it to anyone with knee problems.

Zoe Gillings, Olympic Snowboarder

 When racing is your day job a serious injury can have a major impact on your life. Last September coming off a 7th place finish at the ITU Triathlon World Sprint Championships inLausanneI was knocked off my bike while out training. I sustained a shattered right patella and a very abrupt end to my season. Two surgeries and a lot of rehab later, I was back racing and only 4 months after my second surgery. An incredibly quick turn around. Thankfully I was given the right support and medical attention that I needed and began using my Kneehab only 12 weeks after the accident and this has helped me get back racing quickly. I was in a leg brace for 12 weeks and unable to bend my leg.   

After the accident I had lost a serious amount of muscle on my leg, through muscle atrophy. I needed to build my leg back up again but not being able to run or cycle there was not a lot I could do to build the muscle back up. I had severe restriction in my leg which meant even gym work was impossible. Thankfully this is where Kneehab XP really helped me out, being able to do something to improve your condition while out injured helped me no end, both mentally and physically.  

I have used my Kneehab XP throughout my recovery and even now 11 months after the accident I still use it on a daily basis to help me regain lost muscle strength in my leg. From the first few days I started to use it I could see an improvement in my quad with the muscle mass beginning to increase. Kneehab XP has helped me get back racing quicker which has meant that my down time has been as short as possible away from my day job of training and racing.

Through a combination of physiotherapy and Kneehab XP, I am now the fittest I have been in five years. I believe that many of my fellow professional footballers would benefit greatly from using Kneehab XP as an aide to returning back to full fitness following injury.

Neil Mellor, Professional Footballer, Preston North End, 2008

Kneehab XP  was used on all injuries sustained playing inter county football – MCL and PCL sprain, cartilage tears, joint effusion. It was used 3-5 times a day to minimise quads wasting due to pain inhibition and build up quads activation for the entire period from injury until the player was able to run. It was a vital component of early rehabilitation to minimise playing time lost due to injury.

Megan Gooding Kerry County Football Team Physiotherapist 2008

"I injured my knee playing against Galway in the league earlier this year, and had to undergo surgery a couple of weeks later. Since the surgery, I’ve been using the Kneehab XP to complement my exercise programme. I use it 2 or 3 times a day, and I find that it has improved muscle contraction and strength in my quads. It is helping me to return to normal activities quicker than I expected and is proving to be an important part of my recovery. Using Kneehab XP as a major part of my rehabilitation, I hope to return to the Cork squad for the 2012 season."

Colm O'Neill, All-Ireland Senior Football championship winner with Cork, 2010

I suffered from a very serious knee injury in 2008 and was introduced to Kneehab XP by my physiotherapist. I found Kneehab XP very helpful in my rehabilitation and very easy to use and I could wear it while watching television and in the comfort of my own home.  I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone with a knee injury. At present I am back playing football for the Curry team and have no problem with my knee thanks to Kneehab XP.

Jimmy Hayes, Gaelic Football Team Member

Kneehab XP was recommended to me when I was recovering from a serious knee injury.  I found it very easy to use and it helped heal my injury. In my position as manager and selector I would have no hesitation in recommending Kneehab XP to any player with a knee injury.

Paul Durcan, Team Manager and Selector

I experienced total reconstruction of my cruciate and medial ligaments and cartilage on both knees. I found Kneehab XP to be my winner. It maintains muscle structure and continuous exercise for stability and strength.  It saves time because you can do in your own home. I’m delighted that Donal introduced Kneehab XP to me and certainly will be using it a lot.  

Larry Tompkins, Former Cork Football Captain

Kneehab XP sliced months off strenuous and tedious weight lifting programmes for me, whilst not a complete substitute for actual strength programmes, I would highly recommend Kneehab^® XP for forming a strong, suitable base on which to return to your former muscle size and strength. I owe my fast and effective recovery to the strength Kneehab XP gave my knee.

Stephen Darcy, Irish Long Jump Champion, 2007

EMS for knee rehabilitation is an excellent adjunct to any home exercise programme for quadriceps atrophy and inhibition. The ability to use it at home allows time at the clinic to be optimized for clinician dependent treatment. Electrical stimulation, as part of a multimodal approach, should enhance patient care while the ease of use of the Kneehab XP garment increases patient compliance and satisfaction. EMS is a serious therapy that should be given due consideration in rehabilitation.

Johnson McEvoy, Chartered Physiotherapist, Ireland

As an Olympic Athlete who sustained a serious knee injury, it was important for me to undergo the rehab process as soon as possible post surgery. Kneehab XP has played a major role in helping me get back on the road to recovery and has given me the hope that I can get back competing at the highest level again in the near future. I would highly recommend it. 

Eileen O’Keefe, Irish Olympic Athlete, 2008

I have used Kneehab XP with a number of patients following ACL reconstruction. Two patients in particular found Kneehab XP very beneficial in increasing muscle strength in the quadriceps muscle group. From my own findings to be able to stimulate VMO on its own or in conjunction with other quadriceps muscles greatly reduces muscle atrophy due to oedema/inactivity post op. The electrodes are conveniently positioned so the patient doesn’t waste time trying different positions to get the best contraction. As a user of Kneehab XP I would definitely recommend its use in rehabilitation of the quadriceps muscle group.

David Angland, Physiotherapist, Bishopstown Physiotherapy Clinic

Kneehab XP has been a very valuable adjunct in the management of many of my patients’ knee injuries. I recommend it for post ACL repair, particularly for people who have difficulty building strength or are under pressure to return to a high level of sporting performance. We see many patients with anterior knee pain of patella femoral origin who have great difficulty recruiting VMO. Kneehab XP accelerated their recovery. I also found Kneehab XP to be of most benefit in the management of osteoarthritis in an older active population. One of my senior clients in her 70s had a fall and fractured her femoral neck resulting in immobilization for several months after which her knee pain due to OA became the biggest problem. The orthopaedic surgeon suggested the possibility of knee joint replacement. She purchased the Kneehab XP and 18 months later resumed her active life. She credits the unit with having helped her build leg muscle strength and delaying surgery.

Miriam Downey, BSc Chartered Physiotherapist, Exwell Medical, Dublin

I have used Kneehab XP for a couple of years now and have been really delighted with the results. I have used the device on patients of all ages from elite athletes to sedentary patients. Most recently I used the Kneehab XP on an Olympic snow sport athlete following a knee injury. She had marked atrophy and inhibition which slowed progress.  Three days of intense use produced impressive changes in activation levels that were a result of the Kneehab XP. My patients find the units to be user friendly and they are popular for home use between sessions.

Isla Scott, MCSP Chartered Physiotherapist and Sports Massage Practitioner, Isle of Man

I was sceptical at first about Kneehab XP, however after a few days using it I was very impressed. It helped with muscle atrophy and straightening my leg out. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kneehab to anyone recovering from arthroscopy or ACL surgery.                                        

I Munn, Patient