Magdalena Wilk, Wojciech W. Fibiger, Bogusław Frańczuk

Magdalena Wilk, Wojciech W. Fibiger, Bogusław Frańczuk – The application of high-tone power therapy in the rehabilitation of patients with soft-tissue damage to the knee joint. Fizjoterapia Polska 2002; 2(2); 118-121

Abstract
Background. This article presents the preliminary results from the treatment of patients with traumatic knee injuries using high-tone power therapy (HiToP). Material and method. The research involved 10 patients treated in the Traumatic Surgery, Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation Clinic of the Jagiellonian University’s Collegium Medicum in Cracow. The device used for the procedures was a high-tone power therapy apparatus of German manufacture – HiToP – which has been approved for use in European Union countries. The patients received a series of 10 procedures (45 min. each) performed every other day. Results. Improvement was obtained in all patients. Conclusions. The preliminary treatment results for traumatic knee injuries are encouraging.

Key words:
high-tone power therapy, medium frequency current, knee injury

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