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KMID : 0357220120240020118
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2012 Volume.24 No. 2 p.118 ~ p.126
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The Effects of Microcurrent Treatment and Ultrasound Treatment on the Pain Relief and Functional Recovery after Total Knee Replacement
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Cho Woon-Soo
Kim Yong-Nam
Kim Yong-Seong
Hwang Tae-Yeun
Jin Hee-Kyung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate pain relief and functional recovery after total knee replacement.
Methods: The treatment was performed by dividing individuals into a control group (n1=5), ultrasound treatment group (n2=5), and micro-current treatment group (n3=5). The control group applied the hot pack for 15 minutes, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for 15 minutes, and Continuous Passive Movement (CPM) for 40 minutes. The ultrasound therapy group applied the frequency of 1 MHz, intensity of 1.0 W/cm2 for five minutes following the same treatment as the control group. The micro-current therapy group applied the intensity of 25 mA, and pulsation frequency 5 pps for 15 minutes following the same treatment as the control group. After treatment, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Korean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (K-WOMAC), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Range of Movement (ROM) and wound length was measured.
Results: VAS showed significant effect in the control group and micro-current therapy group during the treatment period. According to the treatment of K-WOMACK, BBS, ROM, and Healing wounds showed main effects between groups.
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, data showed improvement of pain relief, wound healing effects, and range of motion recovery. Thus, these selected treatments were effective after total knee replacement. In other words, electrical treatment continues to influence pain relief and functional recovery after total knee replacement.
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KEYWORD
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Micro-current, Total knee replacement, Ultrasound
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