A randomized controlled trial on the effect of focal thermal therapy at acupressure points treating osteoarthritis of the knee

Abstract Background Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common degenerative joint disorder in our ageing population. A combination of thermal therapy with a self-management exercise have shown a positive effect in the management of osteoarthritis of the knee. This study aimed to compare the effectivenes...

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Main Authors: Kevin Ki-Wai Ho, Anthony Wai-Leung Kwok, Wai-Wang Chau, S. M. Xia, Y. L. Wang, Jack Chun-Yiu Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02398-2