Effect of delclophenac phonophoresis versus low level laser therapy on osteoarthritis knee

ABSTRACT

Osteoarthritis of the knee is reported to be a major health problem worldwide. To compare between the declophenac phonophoresis and low level laser therapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, thirty patients with knee osteoarthritis from both genders were selected, aged between 40-60 years. They were divided into two equal groups, fifteen patients in the first group received declophenac phonophoresis in addition to traditional exercise program in the form of stretching and strengthening exercises. Patients in the second group received laser therapy in addition to the same traditional exercise program. The program was done 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Pain level, range of motion of the knee joint and functional performance were measured before and after treatment, there were significant difference within the two groups before and after treatment and between the two groups after treatment in Pain, range of motion and functional disability. Declophenac phonophoresis was proved to be more beneficial in reducing knee pain, improving range of motion and reducing of functional disability in patients with knee osteoarthritis