Discussion
functional disability, Pain, swelling, inflammation, pain, knee injuries, degenerative knee joints, knee joints, knee joint degeneration
INFLAMMATION, HAND OSTEOARTHRITIS, KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
The current study focused on the effects of OCV vibrotherapy on the level of symptoms associated with knee osteoarthritis. The aim of the study was to compare the effects of OCV vibrotherapy with sham therapy in reducing pain and functional disability in people with knee osteoarthritis. The study showed a significant improvement in the group that received OCV, as the appropriate vibration ranges are able to stimulate the body to regenerate [According to the authors, the study's most important finding was non-pharmacological pain relief. Pain relief immediately after vibrotherapy is explained by the complex theory of pain [The ROM measurement was used to test the mobility of the knee joints. The range of motion in flexion increased significantly in the group with vibrotherapy. The effect, however, was not sustained when measured after 4 weeks. Thanks to the cumulative analgesic effect, the reduction of inflammation and tissue swelling, the perceived stiffness of tissues, including joints, can be reduced. This is confirmed by Johnson et al. [The research presented shows a significant improvement in the quality of life and functional status of patients with knee joint degeneration after using vibrotherapy. This is highlighted by the reduced TUG time. A reduction in TUG time was also observed in the control group. It is possible that this was caused by the daily physical activity of the patients who had to attend the sessions. The active ranges of motion in knee flexion increased during therapy, but this effect was not maintained satisfactorily over time after the end of treatment (in post-treatment measurements). Pamukoff et al. [The KOOS adequately reflects treatment endpoints as it is used to assess short and long term symptoms and function in patients with knee injuries and osteoarthritis [As a result of the research carried out, it has been established that the improvement of medical technologies that enable non-invasive pain relief and the functional state of patients with degenerative knee joints can significantly contribute to accelerate the treatment process and reducing its costs in comparison with the traditional treatments for the lesions in question. Adapting vibrotherapy to the patient's age, sex, general and local condition, as well as checking the effectiveness of the treatment used to date, can significantly reduce the symptoms associated with OA. In many cases, the recommended physiotherapy cannot be carried out with the required frequency. This is especially true for patients with significant functional limitations and difficulties in reaching the place of treatment, which, according to Alami et al., is often underestimated by physicians [