The effect of essential fatty acids and antioxidants combined with physiotherapy treatment in recreational athletes with chronic tendon disorders

Autor: Søren Mavrogenis, Pål Jensen, Egil Johannessen, Christian Sindberg
Rok vydání: 2004
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Zdroj: Physical Therapy in Sport. 5:194-199
ISSN: 1466-853X
DOI: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2004.06.002
Popis: Study design Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Background Chronic tendon disorder is a major problem for many athletes and conservative treatment varies substantially. A treatment method with essential fatty acids and antioxidants combined with physiotherapy has attracted some attention and is evaluated in this study. Methods and measures In a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial 40 volunteers active in recreational sports with chronic tendon disorders were assigned to the study. The subjects were divided in two groups, one consuming a daily dosage of essential fatty acids and antioxidants and one consuming similar placebo. Furthermore, the subjects received 16 sessions of ultrasound treatment over 32 days. Evaluation was pain scores, rated on a visual analogue scale and quantification of normal sports activity during treatment. Results In the treatment group there was a significant reduction of pain compared with the placebo group ( P Conclusions The results suggest beneficial effect of essential fatty acids and antioxidants in combination with physiotherapy treating chronic tendon disorders.
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