Tratamento e follow-up da tendinite patelar (jumper's knee) com eletroacupuntura Ryodoraku
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v2i1a101947Keywords:
Knee, Patellar Tendon, Tendinitis, Electroacupuncture, Sports Injuries, AnalgesiaAbstract
Patellar tendinitis is a common lesion in athletes who are involved in some type of repeti tive activity of the extensor mechanism of the knee such as jumping, running, bicycling or kicking. This study evaluated the therapeutic effects of electroacupuncture Ryodoraku on stage three patella tendinitis in 58 cases (66 knees). Complete rilief of pain and return to previous activity levei was observed in 43 patients (74,1 %). It was concluded that electrocupuncture Ryodoraku in an efficient method in treating patella tendinitis, easy execution, and low cost, requiring only a few sections to obtain pain relief.
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