Combined Vibrations, Passive Motion and Thermotherapy for Knee Osteoarthritis

Efficacy of Combined Local Mechanical Vibrations, Continuous Passive Motion and Thermotherapy in the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Knee

The study evaluated the efficacy of combined mechanical vibrations, continuous passive motion and heat on the severity of pain in management of osteoarthritis of the knee

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosis of OA of the knee by ACR criteria
• symptoms consistent with radiographic OA grades 2, 3 or 4 by Kellgren and Lawrence criteria
• moderate to severe knee pain (≥35mm on a 100mm visual analog pain scale (VAS)).

Exclusion Criteria:

• knee or hip surgery