COMPARATIVE STUDY REGARDING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF KINESIOTHERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
Abstract:
We have performed a prospective observational study on 90 patients on the effectiveness of the
conservative treatment of knee osteoarthritis. All patients included in the study received oral
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) treatment. The pharmacological therapy was completed
with physiotherapy sessions in case of group I, or different electrotherapy procedures in group II.
Patients in group III received only pharmacological treatment. Evaluation of patients was performed
before treatment, on the 10-day of treatment, 3 and 6 months after finalization. Comparing the
goniometric average values, physical therapy was proven effective in achieving and maintaining long
term joint mobility. Regarding pain intensity at the 6-month assessment only with patients in group I,
there were statistically significant differences compared with the values obtained before the treatment.
Among the tested methods of treatment, the best and long lasting therapeutic results were obtained by
combining the drug with a kinetic treatment.
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