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Keep this study
Lead
University of Pittsburgh
Age
21–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
English-speaking
Age 21 or older
Diagnosed with RA for at least 5 years according to the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology
Independent ambulator
You may not be if
History of cardiovascular disease or uncontrolled hypertension (above 140/90 mmHg);
History of a quadriceps tendon or patellar tendon rupture;
History of previous adverse reaction associated with electrical stimulation treatment;
Surgery to the dominant lower extremities within the past 6 months.
History of a neurological disorder that may affect lower extremity function, such as cerebrovascular accident or neuropathy, parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, etc.;
History of muscle disease such as muscular dystrophy;
Change in medication regimen (excluding NSAID change) during the month prior to treatment;
Current use of cholesterol-lowering medication;
History of malignancy during the last 5 years, excluding skin cancers other than melanoma;
Current or anticipated pregnancy;
Less than 70º of passive knee flexion;
Are not willing to undergo needle biopsy.
Participated in progressive resistance training or NMES training in the prior year;
