Effectiveness of magnet therapy and exercise in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis

Authors

  • Roxana Lago Pérez Policlínico Universitario “Marta Abreu”. Santa Clara, Villa Clara
  • Coralia Gómez Mendoza Policlínico Universitario “Marta Abreu”. Santa Clara, Villa Clara
  • Clemente Mariano López Vázquez Policlínico Universitario “Marta Abreu”. Santa Clara, Villa Clara

Keywords:

osteoarthritis, magnetic field therapy, exercise movement techniques

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common diseases in the world. William Henberden described it and its presence in large joints. In general, it is reported the involvement in 30% of the adult population and marked predominance in females after the sixth decade of life. It has been found in studies that patients who received magnetic therapy combined with physical exercises have presented a satisfactory outcome.

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Lago Pérez R, Gómez Mendoza C, López Vázquez CM. Effectiveness of magnet therapy and exercise in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2014 Jun. 28 [cited 2025 Jul. 1];8(2):120-3. Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/127

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2014): April-June

Section

Comunications

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