Abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Among electro agents ultrasound is one of the most common, however, there is insufficient evidence of the beneficial effects with the parameters currently used. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of continuous and pulsed ultrasound therapy on experimental hyperalgesia and edema in knees of Wistar rats. METHODS: 18 rats were divided into three groups: CG-control group; GUP -treated with pulsed ultrasound 50%; and GUC -continuous ultrasound. To accomplish the lesion, animal… Show more
There were no significant differences, showing functional or nocicepitive recovery of the treated groups, including with characteristics pointing to the pulsed group with worse results.
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