Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pulsed signal therapy reduces pain in dogs with osteoarthritis
By Sullivan, Meghan O et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2013·Veterinary Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Randomized, controlled clinical trial evaluating the efficacy of pulsed signal therapy in dogs with osteoarthritis.
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Plain-English summary
A group of adult dogs with moderate to severe arthritis received pulsed signal therapy (PST) for pain relief and improved movement. Over nine days, these dogs underwent one hour of treatment each day, while a control group rested without therapy. Owners reported that the dogs receiving PST showed less pain and better function compared to those that did not receive the treatment. This suggests that pulsed signal therapy can be effective for dogs suffering from arthritis, helping them feel more comfortable and move better.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy of pulsed signal therapy (PST) in reducing pain and increasing function in dogs with osteoarthritis (OA) using a randomized, blinded, controlled clinical trial. STUDY DESIGN: Randomized, controlled, blinded clinical trial. ANIMALS: Adult dogs (n = 60) with moderate-to-severe clinical signs of OA. METHODS: Dogs were randomized by age into 2 groups: dogs ≥ 9 years and dogs < 9-years old. The control group received 1 hour of rest in hospital for 9 consecutive days and dogs in the treatment group received PST for 1 hour on 9 consecutive days. Goniometry and gait analysis were performed, and the Canine Brief Pain Inventory (CBPI) questionnaire was given to the owners to fill out without supervision. Outcome measures were repeated at the end of treatment (Day 11) and 6 weeks after beginning treatment (Day 42). RESULTS: The PST group performed significantly better than the control group as measured by the CBPI Severity and Interference scores (P < .01). Extension (P = .04) and peak vertical force (PVF) (P = .03) were not statistically significant after adjusting for multiple comparisons. CONCLUSIONS: The group receiving PST performed better than the treatment group according to owner assessment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23278629/