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An evaluation of interferential therapy, shortwave diathermy and exercise in the treatment of osteoarthrosis of the knee
Quirk AS, Newman RJ, Newman KJ
Physiotherapy 1985 Feb;71(2):55-57
clinical trial
6/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: Yes; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

In a pilot study of 38 patients the symptoms of osteoarthrosis of the knee were significantly relieved by treatment using interferential therapy and exercises, shortwave diathermy and exercises or exercises alone and remained so when assessed up to six months later. Overall analysis revealed no one regime to be significantly more effective than any other but the only patients to deteriorate during therapy were those in the exercise only group. None the less the value of an exercise programme in the treatment of osteoarthrosis of the knee should not be underestimated. There is an obvious need for further controlled evaluations of the various forms of physical therapy used for the treatment of ostcoarthrosis.

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