Effect of Physiotherapy on Knee Osteoarthritis
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2015.01.022
- VernacularTitle:运动疗法对膝骨关节炎的疗效观察
- Author:
Dawei QIN
;
Min LI
;
Tianlong GUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
knee, osteoarthritis, physiotherapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2012;18(5):466-467
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the effect of physiotherapy on knee osteoarthritis. Methods 40 knee osteoarthritis patients were dividedinto treatment group (n=20) and control group (n=20). The control group accepted conventional therapy, acupuncture and moxibustion,fumigation, massage, etc. The treatment group accepted physiotherapy in addition, including strength training and joint activity training.They were assessed with Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale (LKSS) and Visual Analogous Scale (VAS). Results The scores of LKSS and VASimproved in both groups after treatment, and improved more in the treatment group than in the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion Physiotherapycan further improve the stability of knee and release the pain in knee osteoarthritis patients.
