Study on the effect of mud packs for knee osteoarthritis

Luis Espejo Antúnez et al.

March 2001

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Rheumatism / Joints / Arthritis / Arthrosis

The aim of this study conducted in Spain was to determine the effect of mud therapy on pain and health-related quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

A total of 121 patients were divided into 2 groups. The first group of 61 participants was treated with mud packs, while the control group received the usual drug treatment. All subjects were examined before and after the test period and the results were evaluated using SF-36, VAS; changes in the dose of medication were also determined.

At the end of the treatment period, there were significant differences between the two groups in all parameters; the dose of medication was reduced in the first group compared with no change in the control group.

As a result of the study, it can be concluded that mud therapy for knee osteoarthritis brings about immediate improvements in perceived pain intensity and health-related quality of life and that tablet consumption can be reduced.

The most important information on the study at a glance

Indications: Osteoarthritis
Institution: Departamento de Terapéutica Médico-Quirúrgica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Extremadura, Badajoz, Spain
Title: Study on pain relief and medication reduction for knee osteoarthritis using mud packs
Brief description: The study shows that mud therapy relieves knee osteoarthritis pain, improves quality of life and reduces the need for medication.
Original title: Effects of Mud Therapy on Perceived Pain and Quality of Life Related to Health in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Link to the study: https://www.reumatologiaclinica.org/es-effects-mud-therapy-on-perceived-articulo-resumen-S2173574313000270