Advance in Physical Therapy for Osteoarthritis (review)
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2019.08.007
- VernacularTitle:骨关节炎的物理治疗进展
- Author:
Lan LI
1
,
2
;
Jun ZHOU
1
,
2
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
2. b. Rehabilitation Medicine Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421000, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
osteoarthritis;
physical therapy;
review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2019;25(8):918-921
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative disease involving articular cartilage and surrounding structures, and there is no specific therapy so far. Physical therapy has its unique features in relieving osteoarthritis symptoms, correcting deformity and promoting functional recovery. This article mainly reviewed the clinical application of physical therapy in osteoarthritis, which includes kinesitherapy, ultra-sound therapy, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, electrotherapy, pulsed electromagnetic field and whole-body vibration.
