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Muacevic A, Adler JR. Effect of Zingiber Cassumunar Roxb. Phonophoresis Versus Aqua Sonic Gel on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Disability in Patients With Osteoarthritis of Knee: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cureus 2022; 14:e32760. [PMID: 36686146 PMCID: PMC9852679 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.32760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The aim of this trial was to collate, analyze, and compare the effectiveness of phonophoresis and ultrasound adjunct to Otago exercise program for pain, knee range of motion, and functional disability in patients with grades I and II of knee osteoarthritis. This is a single-blind randomized control study. A total of 52 patients with pre-diagnosed osteoarthritis on radiological investigation were included in the study. They were then randomly assigned into two groups: group A (n=26) received the experimental treatment, which included phonophoresis, and group B (n=26) subjects were treated with conventional physiotherapy. The interventions were given for six days/week for two weeks. Pain via the visual analog scale, knee range of motion via a goniometer, level of functional disability through the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, and balance through the star excursion balance test were evaluated. Measurements of the outcome were taken prior to initiation of intervention and on the day of the last session, succeeding the treatment. Statistically, both the groups showed significant improvement in pain, range, dynamic balance, and functioning. Between the two groups, no clinically significant difference was present for balance, but the intergroup comparison for pain and functions was statistically and therefore clinically significant. Phonophoresis treatment was observed to be effective in treating pain in osteoarthritis. Combined Otago exercises and phonophoresis with modified gel can be used to achieve superior clinical results.
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TECAR Therapy Associated with High-Intensity Laser Therapy (Hilt) and Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Muscle Disorders: A Literature Review on the Theorised Effects Supporting Their Use. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11206149. [PMID: 36294470 PMCID: PMC9604865 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11206149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: It has been estimated that between 30 and 50 per cent of all injuries that take place throughout participation in a sport are the consequence of soft tissue injuries, and muscle injuries are the primary cause of physical disability. Methods: The current literature review was designed between October 2021 and April 2022, according to the PRISMA standards, using the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. At the screening stage, we eliminated articles that did not fit into the themes developed in all subchapters of the study (n = 70), articles that dealt exclusively with orthopaedics (n = 34), 29 articles because the articles had only the abstract visible, and 17 articles that dealt exclusively with other techniques for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The initial search revealed 343 titles in the databases, from which 56 duplicate articles were automatically removed, and 2 were added from other sources. Results: The combination of these three techniques results in the following advantages: It increases joint mobility, especially in stiff joints, it increases the range of motion, accelerates tissue repair, improves tissue stability, and extensibility, and it reduces soft tissue inflammation (manual therapy). In addition, it decreases the concentration of pro-inflammatory mediators and improves capillary permeability, resulting in the total eradication of inflammation (HILT). It warms the deep tissues, stimulates vascularity, promotes the repose of tissues (particularly muscle tissue), and stimulates drainage (TECAR). Conclusions: TECAR therapy, combined with manual therapy and High-Intensity Laser therapy in treating muscle diseases, presented optimal collaboration in the recovery process of all muscle diseases.
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Oliveira S, Andrade R, Valente C, Espregueira-Mendes J, Silva F, Hinckel BB, Carvalho Ó, Leal A. Mechanical-based therapies may reduce pain and disability in some patients with knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Knee 2022; 37:28-46. [PMID: 35660536 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2022.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mechanical-based therapies are not yet recommended to manage osteoarthritis (OA). This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to assess the effects of passive mechanical-based therapies (isolated or combined with other therapies) on patients with knee OA compared to placebo, other isolated or combined interventions. METHODS Pubmed, Cochrane, Web of Science and EMBASE were searched up to December 2020. We included randomized and non-randomized trials using therapeutic ultrasound, phonophoresis, extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) and vibration (single or combined with other therapies) compared to placebo, and/or other physical therapies groups. Biochemical, patient-reported, physical and imaging outcome measures were retrieved. We judged risk of bias using the RoB2 tool for randomized studies, the ROBINS-I tool for non-randomized studies, and the GRADE to interpret certainty of results. RESULTS We included 77 clinical studies. Ultrasound and ESWT statistically improved pain and disability comparing to placebo (combined or not with other therapies), and when added to other therapies versus other therapies alone. Ultrasound was statistically inferior to phonophoresis (combined or not with other therapies) in reducing pain and disability for specific therapeutic gels and/or combined therapies. Vibration plus exercise statistically improved pain relief and function versus exercise alone. All meta-analyses showed very-low certainty of evidence, with 15 of 42 (38%) pooled comparisons being statistically significant (weak to large effect). CONCLUSIONS Despite the inconsistent evidence with very-low certainty, the potential benefits of passive mechanical-based therapies should not be disregard and cautiously recommended that clinicians might use them in some patients with knee OA.
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- Sofia Oliveira
- Center for MicroElectroMechanical Systems (CMEMS‑UMINHO), University of Minho, Azurém Campus, 4800‑058 Guimarães, Portugal; LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal.
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- Clínica Espregueira - FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Porto, Portugal; Dom Henrique Research Centre, Porto, Portugal; Porto Biomechanics Laboratory (LABIOMEP), Faculty of Sports, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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- Clínica Espregueira - FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Porto, Portugal; Dom Henrique Research Centre, Porto, Portugal.
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- Clínica Espregueira - FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Porto, Portugal; Dom Henrique Research Centre, Porto, Portugal; ICVS/3B's-PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal; 3B's Research Group‑Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics, Headquarters of the European Institute of Excellence on Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, University of Minho, AvePark, Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia, Zona Industrial da Gandra, Barco, 4805‑017 Guimarães, Portugal; School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.
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- Center for MicroElectroMechanical Systems (CMEMS‑UMINHO), University of Minho, Azurém Campus, 4800‑058 Guimarães, Portugal; LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA.
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- Center for MicroElectroMechanical Systems (CMEMS‑UMINHO), University of Minho, Azurém Campus, 4800‑058 Guimarães, Portugal; LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal.
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- Center for MicroElectroMechanical Systems (CMEMS‑UMINHO), University of Minho, Azurém Campus, 4800‑058 Guimarães, Portugal; LABBELS - Associate Laboratory, Braga, Guimarães, Portugal; Dom Henrique Research Centre, Porto, Portugal.
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GÜN N, KARABOCE B, YURDALAN U. INVESTIGATION OF THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND DOSE ON MUSCLE PHANTOM: AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY. CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.33808/clinexphealthsci.950896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Fonseca-Rodrigues D, Rodrigues A, Martins T, Pinto J, Amorim D, Almeida A, Pinto-Ribeiro F. Correlation between pain severity and levels of anxiety and depression in osteoarthritis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2021; 61:53-75. [PMID: 34152386 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keab512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative musculoskeletal disease that causes articular damage and chronic pain, with a prevalence of up to 50% in individuals >60 years of age. Patients suffering from chronic painful conditions, including OA, also frequently report anxiety or depression. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to assess the correlation between pain severity and depressive and anxious symptomatology in OA patients. METHODS A systematic search was conducted using four databases (PubMed, Medline, Scopus, and Web of Science) from inception up to 14th January of 2020. We included original articles evaluating pain severity and anxiety and/or depression severity in OA-diagnosed patients. Detailed data were extracted from each study, including patients' characteristics and pain, anxiety, and depression severity. When available, the Pearson correlation coefficient between pain and depression severity and pain and anxiety severity was collected and a meta-analysis of random effects was applied. RESULTS This systematic review included 121 studies, with a total of 38085 participants. The mean age was 64.3 years old and subjects were predominantly female (63%). The most used scale to evaluate pain severity was the Western Ontario and the McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, while for anxiety and depression, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale was the most used. The meta-analysis showed a moderate positive correlation between pain severity and both anxious (r = 0.31, p < 0.001) and depressive symptomatology (r = 0.36, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Our results demonstrate a significant correlation between pain and depression/anxiety severity in OA patients, highlighting the need for its routine evaluation by clinicians.
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- Diana Fonseca-Rodrigues
- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.,Anesthesiology Department, Coimbra Hospital and Universitary Centre (CHUC), Praceta Prof. Mota Pinto, Coimbra, Portugal
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- School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.,School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal.,ICVS/3B's - PT Government Associate Laboratory, Braga/Guimarães, Portugal.,School of Medicine, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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Madzia A, Agrawal C, Jarit P, Petterson S, Plancher K, Ortiz R. Sustained Acoustic Medicine Combined with A Diclofenac Ultrasound Coupling Patch for the Rapid Symptomatic Relief of Knee Osteoarthritis: Multi-Site Clinical Efficacy Study. Open Orthop J 2020; 14:176-185. [PMID: 33408796 PMCID: PMC7784557 DOI: 10.2174/1874325002014010176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Sustained Acoustic Medicine (SAM) is an emerging, non-invasive, non-narcotic, home-use ultrasound therapy for the daily treatment of joint pain. The aim of this multi-site clinical study was to examine the efficacy of long-duration continuous ultrasound combined with a 1% diclofenac ultrasound gel patch in treating pain and improving function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. METHODS The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) were followed. Thirty-two (32) patients (18-males, 14-females) 54 years of average age with moderate to severe knee pain and radiographically confirmed knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grade II/III) were enrolled for treatment with the SAM device and diclofenac patch applied daily to the treated knee. SAM ultrasound (3 MHz, 0.132 W/cm2, 1.3 W) and 6 grams of 1% diclofenac were applied with a wearable device for 4 hours daily for 1 week, delivering 18,720 Joules of ultrasound energy per treatment. The primary outcome was the daily change in pain intensity using a numeric rating scale (NRS 0-10), which was assessed prior to intervention (baseline, day 1), before and after each daily treatment, and after 1 week of daily treatment (day 7). Rapid responders were classified as those patients exhibiting greater than a 1-point reduction in pain following the first treatment. Change in Western Ontario McMaster Osteoarthritis Questionnaire (WOMAC) score from baseline to day 7 was the secondary functional outcome measure. Additionally, a series of daily usability and user experience questions related to devising ease of use, functionality, safety, and effectiveness, were collected. Data were analyzed using t-tests and repeated measure ANOVAs. RESULTS The study had a 94% retention rate, and there were no adverse events or study-related complaints across 224 unique treatment sessions. Rapid responders included 75% of the study population. Patients exhibited a significant mean NRS pain reduction over the 7-day study of 2.06-points (50%) for all subjects (n=32, p<0.001) and 2.96-points (70%) for rapid responders (n=24, p<0.001). The WOMAC functional score significantly improved by 351 points for all subjects (n=32, p<0.001), and 510 points for rapid responders (n=24, p<0.001). Over 95% of patients found the device safe, effective and easy to use, and would continue treatment for their knee OA symptoms. CONCLUSION Sustained Acoustic Medicine combined with 1% topical diclofenac rapidly reduced pain and improved function in patients with moderate to severe osteoarthritis-related knee pain. The clinical findings suggest that this treatment approach may be used as a conservative, non-invasive treatment option for patients with knee osteoarthritis. Additional research is warranted on non-weight bearing joints of the musculoskeletal system as well as different topical drugs that could benefit from improved localized delivery.Clinical Trial Registry Number: (NCT04391842).
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- Alex Madzia
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45219, USA
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- Sport and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, New York, USA
- Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY 13053, USA
- Plancher Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, New York, NY 13053, USA
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- Medical Pain Consultants, Dryden, NY 13053, USA
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Alayat MSM, Aly THA, Elsayed AEM, Fadil ASM. Efficacy of pulsed Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Lasers Med Sci 2017; 32:503-511. [PMID: 28078503 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-017-2141-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2016] [Accepted: 01/03/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of pulsed Nd:YAG laser plus glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate (GCS) in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) by examining changes in pain and knee function, as well as synovial thickness (ST) and femoral cartilage thickness (FCT). Sixty-seven male patients participated, with a mean (SD) age of 53.85 (4.39) years, weight of 84.01 (4.70) kg, height of 171.51 (3.96) cm, and BMI of 28.56 (1.22). Group 1 was treated with high-intensity laser therapy (HILT), GCS, and exercises (HILT + GCS + EX). Group 2 was treated with GCS plus exercises (GCS + EX), and group 3 received placebo laser plus exercises (PL + EX). The outcomes measured were pain level and functional disability using the visual analog scale (VAS) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), respectively. ST and FCT were measured by ultrasound examination. Statistical analyses were performed to compare differences between baseline and after 6 weeks of treatment and then after 3 months of follow-up. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. VAS and WOMAC were significantly decreased in all groups after 6 weeks, with nonsignificant differences between 6 weeks and 3 months of follow-up. ST was significantly decreased in the HILT + GCS + EX group posttreatment, with nonsignificant decreases in the GCS + EX and PL + EX groups, as well as nonsignificant differences to FCT in all groups. Overall, pulsed Nd:YAG laser combined with GCS and exercises was more effective than GCS + EX and exercises alone in the treatment of KOA patients.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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Kim GJ, Choi J, Lee S, Jeon C, Lee K. The effects of high intensity laser therapy on pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. J Phys Ther Sci 2016; 28:3197-3199. [PMID: 27942148 PMCID: PMC5140828 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.3197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2016] [Accepted: 07/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of high intensity laser
therapy (HILT) on pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. [Subjects and
Methods] In this study, an experiment was conducted on 20 subjects who were divided into
the control group (n=10), which would receive conservative physical therapy (CPT), and the
experimental group (n=10), which would receive effects of high intensity laser therapy
after conservative physical therapy. All patients received their respective therapies
three times each week over a four-week period. In terms of the intensity of the high
intensity laser therapy, it was applied to each patient in the tibia and femoral
epicondyle for five minutes while the patient’s knee joint was bent at around 30° and the
separation distance between the handpiece and the skin was maintained at around 1 cm. The
visual analogue scale was used to measure pain, and the Korean Western Ontario and
McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index was used for functional evaluations. [Results]
The comparison of differences in the measurements taken before and after the experiment
within each group showed a statistically significant decline in both the VAS and the
K-WOMAC. The comparison of the two groups showed that the high intensity laser therapy
group had statistically significant lower scores in both the visual analogue scale and the
Korean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index than the
conservative physical therapy group. [Conclusion] High intensity laser therapy is
considered an effective non-surgical intervention for reducing pain in patients with knee
osteoarthritis and helping them to perform daily activities.
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- Gook-Joo Kim
- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Daegu University, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Daegu University, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, U1 University, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, The Most Holy Trinity Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physical Therapy, The Kang Hospital, Republic of Korea
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