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Electro acupuncture Reduces Pain, Boosts Recovery Time after Knee Surgery
Rehabilitation therapy combined with electro acupuncture could reduce pain during rehabilitation after total knee replacement, improve the endurance capacity of rehabilitation training and motivation, and promote the recovery of total knee joint function. Sometimes, arthritis becomes severe enough in the knees that a knee replacement is the only way to stop joint pain. Total knee replacement is a surgical procedure that involves replacement of all three compartments of the knee. Knee surgery can be a challenge to recover from. During a total replacement, the medial compartment (inside of the knee), the lateral compartment (outside of the knee), and the patellofemoral compartment (in front of the knee) are all replaced. Not surprisingly, pain symptoms are common after the procedure and regaining mobility is a slow process. For those undergoing knee surgeries, here’s some positive health news: researchers have discovered that electro acupuncture can help with recovery. For their study, the research team recruited 70 patients undergoing total knee replacement due to knee osteoarthritis. The patients were randomly divided into an acupuncture-rehabilitation group and a normal rehabilitation group. In the acupuncture-rehabilitation group, routine rehabilitation therapy combined with electro acupuncture therapy was applied. In the rehabilitation group,
routine rehabilitation therapy was applied. The functions of the affected knee in both groups were evaluated. The researchers found that rehabilitation therapy combined with electro acupuncture reduced pain during rehab, improved the endurance capacity of rehab training and motivation, and promoted the recovery of total knee joint function. Not familiar with electro acupuncture? It’s similar to standard acupuncture, except a small electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles. Electro acupuncture is also called “percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation,” or PENS. According to some acupuncturists, this practice boosts the use of regular acupuncture, helping to restore health and well-being. Electro acupuncture may be particularly good for reducing pain. Article Source: http://www.doctorshealthpress.com/pain-articles/try-thistherapy-on-sore-knees Doctors Health Press is a leading source of health tips and health news. Our health newsletter provides natural health advice and herbal remedies for different diseases and conditions.