ABSTRACT
The exposure of the joints to ultrasound and sinusoidal modulated currents in combination with radon baths proved highly effective in slowly progressive juvenile rheumatoid arthritis of the first degree of activity.
Subject(s)
Arthritis, Juvenile/therapy , Electric Stimulation Therapy , Ultrasonic Therapy , Child , Combined Modality Therapy , HumansABSTRACT
The exposure of the thymus and articular fissure of the most affected joint to sinusoidal modulated currents proved more effective than only joint exposure. Adjuvant carbon dioxide-sulfurated hydrogen baths add to therapeutic effect of the currents.
Subject(s)
Arthritis, Juvenile/therapy , Baths , Carbon Dioxide/therapeutic use , Electric Stimulation Therapy , Hydrogen Sulfide/therapeutic use , Adolescent , Arthritis, Juvenile/physiopathology , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Humans , Joint Capsule/physiopathology , Male , Thymus Gland/physiopathology , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
138 children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis were exposed to EHF treatment. Three regimens of the microwave therapy were tested. The best results were achieved at the exposure of the thymic acupuncture points and most affected joint. Combination of microwave therapy with radon or effervescent sulfurated hydrogen baths is also recommended.
Subject(s)
Arthritis, Juvenile/rehabilitation , Microwaves/therapeutic use , Acupuncture Points , Adolescent , Arthritis, Juvenile/diagnosis , Baths/methods , Carbon Dioxide/therapeutic use , Child , Combined Modality Therapy , Humans , Radon/therapeutic use , Remission InductionABSTRACT
Children suffering from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) (n-132) were exposed to low-frequency variable magnetic field. Therapeutic response registered consisted of analgetic and anti-inflammatory effects most pronounced in 14-19 mT regimen. The addition of radon baths to the above exposure resulted in higher effectiveness of the treatment due to involvement of pathogenetic JRA mechanisms.