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Revista de la Sociedad Española del Dolor
versão impressa ISSN 1134-8046
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GUTIERREZ E., H.; GONZALEZ M., P. e GELLONA H., R.. Short-wave for musculoskeletal pain: systematic review. Rev. Soc. Esp. Dolor [online]. 2013, vol.20, n.5, pp.230-262. ISSN 1134-8046. https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1134-80462013000500005.
Shortwave is a type of electromagnetic radiation whose frequency band commonly used is 27.12 MHz with a wavelength of 11.6 m, is a one of the most commonly used by physiotherapists for pain management of musculoskeletal origin, will be a synthesis of evidence through a systematic review of randomized controlled clinical trials. Objetive: To determine whether there is scientific evidence to support the analgesic effectiveness of shortwave therapy in musculoskeletal pathologies source. Search strategy: We included in the search for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs), the databases used were MEDLINE, CINAHL, Central, PEDro, and LILACS. Results: 26 studies that met our eligibility criteria. Conclusions: There is moderate evidence that the short and long term PSW to high and low doses reduce pain and improve function; and the CSW to add an exercise program an education does not reduce pain or analgesic consumption reduced in patients with knee OA; there is moderate evidence that short-term CSW adding to NSAID and exercise program produces a decrease in pain in patients with chronic low back pain.
Palavras-chave : Short-wave; electromagnetic radiation; musculoskeletal pain; randomized clinical trial; systematic review.