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COMPARISON OF THE EFFECT OF ULTRASOUND VERSUS LASER ON PAIN AND FUNCTION IN SUBJECTS WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS KNEE
ISSN: 2320 - 5407
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COMPARISON OF THE EFFECT OF ULTRASOUND VERSUS LASER ON PAIN AND FUNCTION IN SUBJECTS WITH OSTEOARTHRITIS KNEE
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Publisher: International Journal Of Advanced Research (ijar) Dr Morse
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Abstract
Background:Osteoarthritis(OA) is a degenerative joint disease which leads to loss of hyaline articular cartilage associated with underlying bony changes. Knee osteoarthritis(KOA) is associated with pain and functional impairment which negatively affects the patients quality of life. Ultrasound and LASER have been found effective in KOA but studies comparing the two are less. Method:An experimental study was conducted with 21 patients of unilateral KOA randomized into three groups. Each group had 7 patients. Group A- Ultrasound- 1MHz, Pulsed1:1, 0.8W/cm2, 10 min on medial knee joint line. Group B- LASER- 7.6J for 1 min and 30 sec for each trigger point. Group C-Conventional physiotherapy. All subjects received conventional physical therapy with hot packs and quadriceps exercise of affected knee. Outcome measures used were Numerical pain rating scale(NPRS), Sit to stand(STS) and Timed up and go test(TUG). Result:Using Wilcoxon test, mea...
