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Potential Benefits of a Selective Region High-frequency Diathermy with Therapeutic Exercises on Older Persons with Degenerative Knee Osteoarthritis: A Case Report

  • Ha, Sin Ho (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Kyungnam University) ;
  • Lee, Dong Geon (Department of Physical Therapy, Sinsegye Nursing Care Facility) ;
  • Hong, Soung Kyun (Department of Physical Therapy, Woosuk University) ;
  • Lee, Gyu Chang (Department of Physical Therapy, Kyungnam University)
  • Received : 2021.07.15
  • Accepted : 2021.10.15
  • Published : 2021.12.31
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Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this case study was to investigate selective region high-frequency diathermy at trigger points with therapeutic exercises on pain, function, balance and gait in older patients with degenerative knee osteoarthritis (DKO). Design: A case report. Methods: The patient who participated in this study was a 71-year-old woman, who had been diagnosed with moderate osteoarthritis with grade II Kellgren & Lawrence grading scale. The intervention consisted of selective region high-frequency diathermy at trigger points, with hip and knee stretching and strengthening exercises. The participant was given assessments before and after every intervention session using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), the Timed Up and Go test (TUG) and the 10 Meter Walk Test (10MWT). The participant performed the intervention 18 times for a total of 30 minutes each. Results: As a result of this study, the patient VAS decreased to 3 points, and the WOMAC decreased to 53 points. In addition, the TUG decreased to 3.25 s and the 10MWT decreased to 1.14 s. Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that selective region high-frequency diathermy at trigger points with therapeutic exercises may be an effective intervention to decrease pain, improve knee function, balance and gait in patients with DKO. The selective region high-frequency diathermy with therapeutic exercises may be feasible and provide potential benefits for rehabilitation of DKO.

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