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Focal muscle vibration clinically effective for knee osteoarthritis at 3 & 6 months

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February 2016

Focal muscle vibration clinically effective for knee osteoarthritis at 3 & 6 months

Vol: 5| Issue: 2| Number:29| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Effects of focal muscle vibration on physical functioning in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial

Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2015 Oct;51(5):513-20

Contributing Authors:
A Rabini A De Sire E Marzetti R Gimigliano G Ferriero DB Piazzini G Iolascon F Gimigliano

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50 patients, aged 60 years or older, with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis were included in this randomized controlled trial. The purpose of the study was to investigate focal muscle vibration therapy compared to sham treatment in terms of reduced pain, stiffness, and functional limitations. Focal muscle vibration applied on the quadriceps muscles provided significant, clinically important imp...

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