Title

Effectiveness of Pulsed Electrical Stimulation in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors

R Fary
Graeme J. Carroll, University of Notre Dame AustraliaFollow
T Briffa
N Briffa

Publication Details

Fary, R., Carroll, G. J., Briffa, T., & Briffa, N. (2009). Effectiveness of Pulsed Electrical Stimulation in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Randomized Controlled Trial. 73rd annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology and the 44th annual meeting of the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals.

Abstract

Purpose: Evidence suggests that short term, sub-sensory, pulsed electrical stimulation (PES) is effective in reducing OA knee pain. The purpose of this study was to examine its effectiveness over a longer duration.

Keywords

Peer-reviewed, Knee, osteoarthritis, randomized trials

Comments

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