Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dielectric Radiofrequency Diathermy: A Preliminary Single-Group Study with Six-Month Follow-Up
<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Notwithstanding patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) being one of the most common causes of pain in the front of the knee in outpatients, few studies have shown the effects of radiofrequency on knee pain and function in this population. The aim of the pre...
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doaj-ea4b14d50b064f59b38fd73b6106482b2021-04-28T23:07:16ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442021-04-015742942910.3390/medicina57050429Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dielectric Radiofrequency Diathermy: A Preliminary Single-Group Study with Six-Month Follow-UpManuel Albornoz-Cabello0Cristo Jesús Barrios-Quinta1Isabel Escobio-Prieto2Raquel Sobrino-Sánchez3Alfonso Javier Ibáñez-Vera4Luis Espejo-Antúnez5Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, SpainPhysiotherapy Unit, Andalusian Health Service, 41005 Sevilla, SpainDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Sevilla, 41009 Sevilla, SpainDepartment of Physiotherapy, Universitary School of Osuna, 41640 Sevilla, SpainHealth Sciences Department, University of Jaen, 23071 Jaen, SpainDepartment of Medical-Surgical Therapy, Medicine Faculty, University of Extremadura, 06071 Badajoz, Spain<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Notwithstanding patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) being one of the most common causes of pain in the front of the knee in outpatients, few studies have shown the effects of radiofrequency on knee pain and function in this population. The aim of the present study was to determine whether outpatients diagnosed with PFPS obtained improvement in pain and function after treatment by dynamic application of monopolar dielectric diathermy by emission of radiofrequency (MDR). <i>Materials and Methods</i>: An experimental study was conducted with 27 subjects with PFPS. Subjects were treated with 10 sessions of MDR in dynamic application. The visual analogue scale (VAS), the Kujala scale, the DN4 questionnaire, the lower extremity function scale (LEFS), the range of movement (ROM) in knee flexion and extension and the daily drug intake were measured pre- and post-intervention and at the time of the follow-up (six months). <i>Results</i>: Statistically significant differences were found in pain perception (VAS: F<sub>1,26</sub> = 92.43, <i>p </i>< 0.000, ŋ<sup>2</sup> = 0.78 and DN4: F<sub>1.26</sub> = 124.15, <i>p </i>< 0.000, ŋ<sup>2</sup> = 0.82), as well as improvements in functionality (LEFS: F<sub>1.26</sub> = 72.42, <i>p </i>< 0.000, ŋ<sup>2</sup> = 0.74 and Kujala: F<sub>1.26</sub> = 40.37, <i>p </i>< 0.000, ŋ<sup>2</sup> = 0.61]) and in ROM (Flexion: F<sub>1.26</sub> = 63.15, <i>p </i>< 0.000, ŋ<sup>2</sup> = 0.71). No statistically significant changes in drug intake were found. <i>Conclusions</i>: The present study shows that the dynamic application of MDR seems effective in reducing pain and increasing functionality and knee flexion in patients with PFPS, after a follow-up of six months.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/5/429radiofrequencypatellofemoral pain syndromehealthquality of lifephysical therapy |
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Manuel Albornoz-Cabello Cristo Jesús Barrios-Quinta Isabel Escobio-Prieto Raquel Sobrino-Sánchez Alfonso Javier Ibáñez-Vera Luis Espejo-Antúnez Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dielectric Radiofrequency Diathermy: A Preliminary Single-Group Study with Six-Month Follow-Up Medicina radiofrequency patellofemoral pain syndrome health quality of life physical therapy |
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Manuel Albornoz-Cabello Cristo Jesús Barrios-Quinta Isabel Escobio-Prieto Raquel Sobrino-Sánchez Alfonso Javier Ibáñez-Vera Luis Espejo-Antúnez |
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Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dielectric Radiofrequency Diathermy: A Preliminary Single-Group Study with Six-Month Follow-Up |
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Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dielectric Radiofrequency Diathermy: A Preliminary Single-Group Study with Six-Month Follow-Up |
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Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dielectric Radiofrequency Diathermy: A Preliminary Single-Group Study with Six-Month Follow-Up |
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Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dielectric Radiofrequency Diathermy: A Preliminary Single-Group Study with Six-Month Follow-Up |
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Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dielectric Radiofrequency Diathermy: A Preliminary Single-Group Study with Six-Month Follow-Up |
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treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome with dielectric radiofrequency diathermy: a preliminary single-group study with six-month follow-up |
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<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Notwithstanding patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) being one of the most common causes of pain in the front of the knee in outpatients, few studies have shown the effects of radiofrequency on knee pain and function in this population. The aim of the present study was to determine whether outpatients diagnosed with PFPS obtained improvement in pain and function after treatment by dynamic application of monopolar dielectric diathermy by emission of radiofrequency (MDR). <i>Materials and Methods</i>: An experimental study was conducted with 27 subjects with PFPS. Subjects were treated with 10 sessions of MDR in dynamic application. The visual analogue scale (VAS), the Kujala scale, the DN4 questionnaire, the lower extremity function scale (LEFS), the range of movement (ROM) in knee flexion and extension and the daily drug intake were measured pre- and post-intervention and at the time of the follow-up (six months). <i>Results</i>: Statistically significant differences were found in pain perception (VAS: F<sub>1,26</sub> = 92.43, <i>p </i>< 0.000, ŋ<sup>2</sup> = 0.78 and DN4: F<sub>1.26</sub> = 124.15, <i>p </i>< 0.000, ŋ<sup>2</sup> = 0.82), as well as improvements in functionality (LEFS: F<sub>1.26</sub> = 72.42, <i>p </i>< 0.000, ŋ<sup>2</sup> = 0.74 and Kujala: F<sub>1.26</sub> = 40.37, <i>p </i>< 0.000, ŋ<sup>2</sup> = 0.61]) and in ROM (Flexion: F<sub>1.26</sub> = 63.15, <i>p </i>< 0.000, ŋ<sup>2</sup> = 0.71). No statistically significant changes in drug intake were found. <i>Conclusions</i>: The present study shows that the dynamic application of MDR seems effective in reducing pain and increasing functionality and knee flexion in patients with PFPS, after a follow-up of six months. |
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radiofrequency patellofemoral pain syndrome health quality of life physical therapy |
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