Title of article :
Evaluation of the effects of shortwave diathermy in patients with chronic low back pain
Author/Authors :
Shaik Ahmed, Md. Chittagong Medical College - Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bangladesh , Abdus Shakoor, Md. Chittagong Medical College - Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bangladesh , Khan, Aminuddin A. Chittagong Medical College - Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Bangladesh
Abstract :
A prospective experimental study on 97 patients of chronic low back pain was conducted to find outthe effects of shortwave diathermy. They were divided randomly into two groups and treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, exercises, activities of daily living instructions and with or withoutshortwave diathermy. After six weeks of treatment, improvements were observed in both the groups.But significant difference in improvement was found in shortwave diathermy group than in placebo group. The present study suggests that shortwave diathermy is effective for the treatment of patientswith chronic low back pain.
Journal title :
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin
Journal title :
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin
