Pulsed Short Wave Effect in Pain and Function in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

Abstract

There is a divergence in the literature about the pulsed short wave (PSW) clinical application. However, some studies have shown good benefits in the osteoarthritis patient’s treatment. Considering the controversial results in this condition, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of PSW therapy with doses of 33 KJ and 17 KJ in the pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Eighty-four patients that