Abstract
Objectives: To investigate the influence of pulsed short-wave diathermy (PSWD) on fibroblast and chondrocyte cell proliferation rates and to establish the influences of different dosages applied. Design: Four single-blind trials. Setting: Laboratory, in vitro study. Specimens: Human adult dermal fibroblast and chondrocyte cells were plated at known concentrations and incubated for 5 days. Intervention: Exposure to PSWD, twice daily, on days 2, 3, and 4. Main Outcome Measure: After crystal violet staining (day 5), optical density (cell number) was determined spectrophotometrically. Results: PSWD, given at mean power of 48W for 10 minutes, increased fibroblast proliferation compared with control groups (P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 832-836 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
Volume | 83 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- Chondrocytes
- Diathermy
- Electric stimulation therapy
- Fibroblasts
- Physical therapy
- Rehabilitation