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Efficacy of High-Intensity Laser vs. Short-Wave Diathermy with Exercise in Knee Osteoarthritis
June 2025
Efficacy of High-Intensity Laser vs. Short-Wave Diathermy with Exercise in Knee Osteoarthritis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The efficacy of high-intensity laser and short-wave diathermy both combined with exercises in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized comparative study.
Lasers Med Sci. 2025 Apr 15;40(1):192.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty patients with bilateral stage 2 or 3 knee osteoarthritis were randomized to receive either high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) with exercise (n=30) or short-wave diathermy (SWD) with exercise (n=30) over a two-week period. The primary outcome of interest was pain reduction as measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes included physical function (WOMAC, Timed Up and Go, S...
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