Therapeutic ultrasound associated with copaiba oil reduces pain and improves range of motion in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Abstract Introduction: Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects millions of Brazilians.Therapeutic ultrasound has been used in its treatment, either alone or associated with drugs. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of ultrasound (US) associated with Copaiba oil (CO) on kne...

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Published in:Fisioterapia em movimento 2017-09, Vol.30 (3), p.443-451
Main Authors: Sousa Filho, Luis Fernando, Souza, Jessica Batista de, Almeida, Grace Kelly Melo de, Jesus, Itamar Couto Guedes de, Oliveira, Evaleide Diniz de
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Language:eng ; por
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ORTHOPEDICS
Osteoartrite
REHABILITATION
Ultrassom
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Summary:Abstract Introduction: Osteoarthritis is a disease that affects millions of Brazilians.Therapeutic ultrasound has been used in its treatment, either alone or associated with drugs. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of ultrasound (US) associated with Copaiba oil (CO) on knee osteoarthritis. Methods: Patients were divided into three different groups: US, US+CO, CO.Ten treatment sessions were held twice a week, 30 minutes each.Pain intensity was assessed through the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Range of Motion (ROM) by goniometry, and muscle strength was assessed by means of the Medical Research Council Scale. Statistical analysis was performed by Cohen’s d test, student’s t test and ANOVA, considering p
ISSN:0103-5150
1980-5918
0103-5150
1980-5918
DOI:10.1590/1980-5918.030.003.ao02