Localized hyperthermia induced by microwave diathermy in osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial

Giombini, Arrigo; Cesare, A. Di; Cesare, Mariachiara Di; Ripani, M.; Maffulli, Nicola

doi:10.1007/s00167-010-1350-7

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“…24 In recent years, microwave diathermy has emerged as a promising noninvasive intervention in patients with acute or chronic musculoskeletal disorders. 11,[15][16][17][18] However, little evidence exists regarding the efficacy of this treatment modality in the management of shoulder tendinopathies.…”

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“…5 The efficacy of microwave diathermy in patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders has been demonstrated by several clinical studies. 8,9,11,[15][16][17][18]30 However, sparse evidence exists as to whether this treatment modality is efficacious in the management of shoulder tendinopathies. 9,18 Furthermore, randomized trials evaluating the effects of microwave diathermy in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy in comparison to commonly prescribed treatments for this condition, such as local corticosteroid injections, have not yet been performed.…”

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Effects of Local Microwave Diathermy on Shoulder Pain and Function in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy in Comparison to Subacromial Corticosteroid Injections: A Single-Blind Randomized Trial

Rabini¹,

Piazzini²,

Bertolini³

et al. 2012

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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Shoulder pain is a common reason for consultation in general practice, with a 1-year prevalence ranging from 5% to 47% in the general population. 27Rotator cuff tendinopathy is the most common nontraumatic shoulder painful condition and affects about 20% of the population, with increasing prevalence over the course of aging. 28,33 The condition is characterized by a combination of pain and rotator muscle weakness, resulting in substantial limitations in overhead motor tasks and impairments in everyday activities. 26 The etiopathogenesis of rotator cuff tendinopathy is likely multifactorial and results from the participation of intrinsic (eg, changes in tendon collagen, proteoglycans, vascularity, and cellular- T T METHODS:Ninety-two patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy and pain lasting for at least 3 months were recruited from the outpatient clinic of

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Effects of Local Microwave Diathermy on Shoulder Pain and Function in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy in Comparison to Subacromial Corticosteroid Injections: A Single-Blind Randomized Trial

Rabini¹,

Piazzini²,

Bertolini³

et al. 2012

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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“…Diz osteoartritli 63 hastanın alındığı bir çalışmada; bir gruba sham MDD, diğer gruba da MDD (433,9 MHz) 30 dakika, toplam 4 hafta süreyle uygulanmıştır. Tedavi alan grupta, sham gruba göre WOMAC skoru tüm parametrelerde belirgin düzelme göstermiştir (37).…”

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Are We Being Unfair to Physical Therapy Agents?

Kabayel¹,

Yavuz²

2014

Turk J Phys Med Rehab

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Physical therapy is the treatment of physical dysfunction or injury by the application of various modalities. It has been used for therapeutic purposes since ancient times for a variety of disorders. Due to study limitations, physical agents' clinical efficacy data are limited, despite being very widely used. Through our review of the literature, it is apparent from the publications that the numbers of patients are small and that the application methods are uncertain. In this review, the physiological effects, clinical effectiveness, and indications of physical therapy will be discussed according to literature. The role and importance of physical agents in therapy will be evaluated, and we will attempt to answer the question, "Are we being unfair to physical therapy agents?"

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“…in the musculoskeletal disorders are controversial [11][12][13][14]. While, some investigators found beneficial effects, others did not.…”

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Does microwave diathermy have an effect on clinical parameters in chronic low back pain? A randomized-controlled trial

Durmuş

Ulus

Alaylı

et al. 2014

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Localized hyperthermia induced by microwave diathermy in osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind clinical trial

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Cited by 29 publications

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Effects of Local Microwave Diathermy on Shoulder Pain and Function in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy in Comparison to Subacromial Corticosteroid Injections: A Single-Blind Randomized Trial

Effects of Local Microwave Diathermy on Shoulder Pain and Function in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy in Comparison to Subacromial Corticosteroid Injections: A Single-Blind Randomized Trial

Are We Being Unfair to Physical Therapy Agents?

Does microwave diathermy have an effect on clinical parameters in chronic low back pain? A randomized-controlled trial

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