The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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The Effects of Microcurrent Treatment and Ultrasound Treatment on the Pain Relief and Functional Recovery after Total Knee Replacement

미세전류치료와 초음파치료가 슬관절전치환술 후 통증경감과 기능회복에 미치는 영향

  • Cho, Woon-Su (Department of Physical Therapy, Nambu University) ;
  • Kim, Yong-Nam (Department of Physical Therapy, Nambu University) ;
  • Kim, Yong-Seong (Department of Physical Therapy, Nambu University) ;
  • Hwang, Tae-Yeon (Department of Physical Therapy, Chunnam Techno College) ;
  • Jin, Hee-Kyung (Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate School, Seonam University)
  • 조운수 (남부대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 김용남 (남부대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 김용성 (남부대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 황태연 (전남과학대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 진희경 (서남대학교 대학원 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2012.03.12
  • Accepted : 2012.04.12
  • Published : 2012.04.25
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate pain relief and functional recovery after total knee replacement. Methods: The treatment was performed by dividing individuals into a control group ($n_1=5$), ultrasound treatment group ($n_2=5$), and micro-current treatment group ($n_3=5$). The control group applied the hot pack for 15 minutes, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for 15 minutes, and Continuous Passive Movement (CPM) for 40 minutes. The ultrasound therapy group applied the frequency of 1 MHz, intensity of 1.0 $W/cm^2$ for five minutes following the same treatment as the control group. The micro-current therapy group applied the intensity of 25 ${\mu}A$, and pulsation frequency 5 pps for 15 minutes following the same treatment as the control group. After treatment, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Korean Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (K-WOMAC), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Range of Movement (ROM) and wound length was measured. Results: VAS showed significant effect in the control group and micro-current therapy group during the treatment period. According to the treatment of K-WOMACK, BBS, ROM, and Healing wounds showed main effects between groups. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, data showed improvement of pain relief, wound healing effects, and range of motion recovery. Thus, these selected treatments were effective after total knee replacement. In other words, electrical treatment continues to influence pain relief and functional recovery after total knee replacement.

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