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Significant Pain Reduction with 4 Weeks of Microcurrent Therapy vs Sham for Acute Knee Pain
April 2021
Significant Pain Reduction with 4 Weeks of Microcurrent Therapy vs Sham for Acute Knee Pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Efficacy of microcurrent therapy for treatment of acute knee pain: A randomized double-blinded controlled clinical trial
Clin Rehabil. 2021 Mar;35(3): 390-398.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Fifty-two patients with acute knee pain were randomized to receive 4 weeks of daily microcurrent therapy (3 hours/day; n=26) or placebo microcurrent therapy (n=26) for the improvement of function and relief of pain. Outcomes of interest included pain severity on a Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and physical scores of the Short-Form 12 (SF-12) quality of life questionnaire. Outcomes were assessed...
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