Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine (대한물리의학회지)

The Korean Society of Physical Medicine (대한물리의학회)
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The Effect of Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation on the Articular Cartilage Recovery in Osteoarthritis

비침습식 미세전류자극이 실험적으로 유발된 흰쥐의 골관절염 회복에 미치는 영향

  • Bang, Hyun-Soo (Physical Therapy, Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Daegu University) ;
  • Kang, Jong-Ho (Physical Therapy, Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Daegu University) ;
  • Cheon, Song-Hee (Physical Therapy, Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Daegu University) ;
  • Kim, Min-Hee (Physical Therapy, Dept. of Rehabilitation Science, Graduate School, Daegu University) ;
  • Park, Soo-Jin (Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Sang (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University) ;
  • Park, Rae-Joon (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Science, Daegu University)
  • 방현수 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학과 물리치료) ;
  • 강종호 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학과 물리치료) ;
  • 천송희 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학과 물리치료) ;
  • 김민희 (대구대학교 대학원 재활과학과 물리치료) ;
  • 박수진 (대구대학교 재활과학대학원 재활과학과 물리치료) ;
  • 김진상 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과) ;
  • 박래준 (대구대학교 재활과학대학 물리치료학과)
  • Published : 2007.08.30
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Abstract

Purpose : The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of cold application on knee joint in rats induced by osteoarthritis. Methods : Osteoarthritis was induced in female Sprague-Dowley rats by injecting into articular cavity of knee joint with 4% Kaolin, 2% carrageenan. Rats were divided randomly into the control and MES applicated group. The Experimental group was applicated MES in rat knee joint for 30 minutes. Results : Recovery of articular cartilage surface and thickness of articular cartilage increased after MES application. And chondrocytes were distributed widely throughout the cartilage matrix. The physical effects of Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation. Decrease in blood flow. Delay of neurotransmitter velocity Decrease in metabolism activity and inhibit the progress of the infection. Decrease in pain and muscle rigidity, inhibition of circulation Conclusion : This study shows that MES application affects articular cartilage recovery in osteoarthritis.

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