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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur from blunt or rotational forces on the knee with foot planted. Due to location and high vascularity, immediate pain and swelling occur. Swelling reduction is a primary goal for immediate treatment. The purpose of the literature review was to determine whether Electrical stimulation (E-stim) or Intermittent Pneumatic Compression (IPC) is more effective in treating swelling and pain. Using library and internet databases, six articles on these modalities’ effects on pain and swelling were located. Of four randomized control trials (RCT) and two systematic reviews, three indicated IPC decreased swelling, one reported pain reduction. Sub-motor E-stim decreased swelling through two studies, one indicated decreased pain. E-stim and IPC are effective, however neither was significant in treating ACL symptoms.
