Evaluating TECAR Therapy for Knee Osteoarthritis
Author Information
Author(s): TEZEN Özge, BİLİR Emine Esra, UZUN Öznur, YANIKTAŞ Duygu, ŞENTÜRK Başak, YAŞAR Evren
Primary Institution: Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkiye
Hypothesis
This study aimed to compare the therapeutic efficacy of conventional physical therapy methods and TECAR therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Conclusion
TECAR therapy may be a helpful therapeutic approach for knee osteoarthritis, similar to conventional treatments.
Supporting Evidence
- Both groups showed significant improvements in pain and disability scores after treatment.
- TECAR therapy was applied in addition to conventional therapy for one group.
- Improvements were measured using the VAS and WOMAC scales.
Takeaway
This study looked at two types of treatments for knee pain. One group got regular therapy, and the other got a new type called TECAR therapy. Both groups felt better, but there wasn't a big difference between them.
Methodology
54 patients aged 40 to 75 were randomly assigned to receive either conventional physical therapy or conventional therapy plus TECAR therapy over six sessions.
Limitations
The study lacked a sham group, had a small sample size, and did not follow up long-term.
Participant Demographics
30 female and 24 male patients aged 40 to 75 with knee osteoarthritis.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = 0.034 for VAS night pain score in Group 2 at 1 month
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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