An Examination of the Value of Shortwave Diathermy and Hydrotherapy for Patients With Osteoarthritis of Their Knees

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Category Primary study
Registry of Trialsclinicaltrials.gov
Year 2001
Osteoarthritis, a common disorder increasing in prevalence with advancing age, is particularly debilitating when the knees are affected. This study examined the value of hydrotherapy (exercise in water) and continuous short-wave diathermy (an electrical deep heat treatment) for the relief of osteoarthritic symptoms.
Epistemonikos ID: 81354ff92686fab86dbbe4122817215557e286a0
First added on: May 05, 2024