2021
DOI: 10.18051/univmed.2021.v40.121-132
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Extracoporeal shockwave treatment decreases pain, functional limitations and medial collateral ligament thickness in subjects aged 50-70 years with knee osteoarthritis

Abstract: BackgroundPain from knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) can have a significant impact on the physical function and quality of life of affected individuals worldwide. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) on pain, flexibility, function, and medial collateral ligament (MCL) thickness in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). MethodsA study of quasi experimental design was performed involving 15 subjects aged 50 – 70 years with Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2-3 KOA. All subj… Show more

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