《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2019, Vol. 25 ›› Issue (8): 918-921.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2019.08.007

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Advance in Physical Therapy for Osteoarthritis (review)

LI Lana1, ZHOU Juna1,2   

  1. 1.Department of Rehabilitation Medicine; b. Rehabilitation Medicine Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421000, China
    2.Department of Rehabilitation Medicine; b. Rehabilitation Medicine Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan 421000, China
  • Received:2018-11-12 Revised:2019-01-25 Published:2019-08-25 Online:2019-08-16
  • Contact: ZHOU Jun, E-mail: zhoujun8005@163.com
  • Supported by:
    Supported by Foundation:Hunan Department Of Education Outstanding Youth Program (No. 17B232) and Scientific Research Project of Hunan Provincial Health and Family Planning Commission (No. B20180062)

Abstract: Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative disease involving articular cartilage and surrounding structures, and there is no specific therapy so far. Physical therapy has its unique features in relieving osteoarthritis symptoms, correcting deformity and promoting functional recovery. This article mainly reviewed the clinical application of physical therapy in osteoarthritis, which includes kinesitherapy, ultra-sound therapy, extracorporeal shockwave therapy, electrotherapy, pulsed electromagnetic field and whole-body vibration.

Key words: osteoarthritis, physical therapy, review

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