Open AccessInfluence of magnetic field parameters on therapy outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis – preliminary study
Author(s) -
Andrzej Kwołek,
Jolanta Zwolińska,
Monika Chojnacka,
Mariusz Druźbicki
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
postępy rehabilitacji/advances in rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.14
H-Index - 6
eISSN - 1734-4948
pISSN - 0860-6161
DOI - 10.1515/rehab-2015-0043
Subject(s) - medicine , rheumatoid arthritis , morning , morning stiffness , range of motion , significant difference , physical therapy , psoriatic arthritis
Introduction: Magnetic field is used in therapies designed for patients with rheumatic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The question of selecting adequate treatment parameters to obtain optimal therapeutic effects still needs to be answered. The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of magnetic field, depending on its nature, on problems and dysfunctions experienced in upper limbs by patients with RA