[The combined use of cryogenic exposure and ultrasound in patients with arthrosis of the joints of the legs].
The authors propose special programs of rehabilitation for patients with arthritis-affected knee and ankle joints complicated with synovitis. The program includes combined use of cryoeffects, ultrasound and therapeutic exercise. These therapeutic complexes proved to be analgetic, effective against local inflammation in the joints, to relax muscular tension and pain contractures, to enhance functional activity of the affected joints. These programs may be introduced in any rehabilitation centers and departments. The complex of cryotherapy plus exercise can be practiced outpatiently under control of the physician.
Grigor'eva
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VD
Fedorova
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NE
Kiselev
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VI
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000843:Ankle Joint; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000534:rehabilitation; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D017679:Cryotherapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013585:Synovitis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy
Kompleksnoe primenenie kriovozdeĭstviĭ i ul'trazvuka u bol'nykh artrozom sustavov nog.