Enhancement of discomfort and impairment in elderly individuals with degenerative osteo arthritis of the knee treated with narrow-band light therapy
CLIENTS: Fifty people with degenerative osteoarthritis of both knees were arbitrarily appointed to 3 treatment groups: red (15 clients), infrared (18 individuals), and also placebo (17 clients). KEY OUTCOME MEASURES: Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire, Present Pain Intensity, as well as Visual Analogue Scale for pain and also Disability Index Questionnaire for handicap were utilized. OUTCOMES: Pain and also handicap before treatment did not reveal statistically considerable differences between the three groups.
CLIENTS: Fifty individuals with degenerative osteoarthritis of both knees were randomly assigned to 3 treatment groups: red (15 clients), infrared (18 individuals), and sugar pill (17 patients). KEY OUTCOME MEASURES: Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire, Present Pain Intensity, and Visual Analogue Scale for pain and also Disability Index Questionnaire for impairment were utilized. We examined discomfort and special needs prior to as well as on the tenth day of therapy. RESULTS: Pain as well as disability before treatment did not show statistically substantial differences in between the three groups.