Evaluation of the effectiveness of Tolpa Physioactive Gel in patients with osteoarthritis

Krzysztof Borysewicz, Czesław Jezierski, Jacek Szechiński, Renata Kuliś-Orzechowska

Krzysztof Borysewicz, Czesław Jezierski, Jacek Szechiński, Renata Kuliś-Orzechowska – Evaluation of the effectiveness of Tolpa Physioactive Gel in patients with osteoarthritis. Fizjoterapia Polska 2004; 4(4); 349-354

Abstract

Background. The goal of our research was to evaluate the application of Tolpa Physioactive Gel in the treatment of osteoarthritis in peripheral joints. Material and methods. Two cycles of physicotherapy were performed on patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip joints. The first cycle was performed with an active substance, Tolpa Physioactive Gel, while the second was performed with a placebo. We assessed the following parameters: range of movement in the affected joint, the WOMAC Scale, the Visual Assessment Scale (VAS) for pain, the Likert scale, and an attempt to walk on a flat surface. Results. Subjectively there was greater improvement after application of Tolpa Physioactive Gel, as assessed on the WOMAC, VAS, and Likert scales. The examiners agreed that improvement was achieved in all patients in respect to range of movement in the affected joints and muscle strength after rehabilitation procedures, both with the physioactive gel and the placebo. Conclusions. Tolpa physioactive gel can be used effectively during iontophoresis in the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis.

Key words:
physicotherapy, pain management, range of movement, muscle strength, iontophoresis
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