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Addition of rESWT to Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee OA Improves Pain and Functional Outcomes
September 2020
Addition of rESWT to Non-Surgical Treatment of Knee OA Improves Pain and Functional Outcomes
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effects of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on clinical variables and isokinetic performance in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a prospective, randomized, single-blind and controlled trial.
Int Orthop. 2020 Jul;44(7):1311-1319.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred and four patients with moderate knee osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to receive radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT) or sham rESWT, in addition to a combination of hot pack treatment, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, and exercise therapy over a period of 3 weeks. Outcomes of interest included pain scores at rest and during activity on a Visual Analog Scale (V...
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