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Effect of High Voltage Pulsed Current on Edema Reduction

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  • Kim, Youn-Jung (Dept. of Rehabilitation, College of Health Science, Yonsei University) ;
  • Kim, Choel-Yong (Dept. of Rehabilitation, College of Health Science, Yonsei University) ;
  • Hong, Ju-Wan (Dept. of Rehabilitation, College of Health Science, Yonsei University) ;
  • Ahn, Duk-Hyun (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Yonsei Rehabilitation Hospital, Yonsei University Medical Center)
  • 김연정 (연세대학교 보건과학대학 재활학과) ;
  • 김철용 (연세대학교 보건과학대학 재활학과) ;
  • 홍주완 (연세대학교 보건과학대학 재활학과) ;
  • 안덕현 (연세의료원 재활병원 물리치료실)
  • Published : 1994.12.02
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a single treatment o voltage pulsed current (HVPC) on edema reduction. Hind limbs of 23 anesthetized were injured by dropping a 400 g weight onto the plantar aspects of the feet. On limb of each frog was randomly selected to receive 30 minutes of continuous, 12 cathodal HVPC at voltages 10 % less than motor threshold levels. Limb volumes measured by water displacement before trauma and at predetermined intervals hours posttrauma. Sources of significant differences were determined by t-test HVPC significantly (p<0.05) reduced edema formation. We hypothesize that HVP also be effective in controlling edema formation after impact injuries in humans.

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