The Endocannabinoid System a Turning Point in Optimizing Physiotherapy Procedures in Knee Osteoarthritis

Authors

  • Ilie Onu Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iaşi, 700454 Iaşi, Romania; Doctoral School of the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection “Cristofor Simionescu”, Technical University “Gheorghe Asachi” Iaşi, 700050 Iaşi, Romania; Department of Physiotherapy, Micromedica Clinic, 610119 Piatra Neamţ, Romania
  • Ioana Buculei Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Bioengineering, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iaşi, 700454 Iaşi, Romania
  • Claudiu Gabriel Ionescu Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of General Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, 050474 Bucharest, Romania
  • Daniela Nicoleta Stanca Kineto Dema Training, Bucureşti, Romania
  • Bogdan Voicu OKF Medical Center, Târgu Mureş, Romania
  • Daniel-Andrei Iordan Department of Individual Sports and Kinetotherapy, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galaţi, 800008 Galaţi, România; Center of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, “Dunărea de Jos” University of Galaţi, 800008 Galaţi, România

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/14.2/456

Keywords:

Knee Osteoarthritis, endocannabinoid system, TENS, LASER, physical exercise

Abstract

Introduction: Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is characterized by wear, tear, and it's a slowly progressive loss of cartilage, that becomes finally disabling. KOA is one of the most analyzed diseases by many medical specialties such as rheumatology, orthopedics, rehabilitation medicine, and physiotherapy. Major symptoms of KOA such as pain, dysfunction, and chronic low-grade inflammation will decrease the quality of life and eventually lead to locomotor disability. Since there are no effective ways to limit KOA progression, involvement of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) may be a non-pharmacological therapeutic alternative in the management of this disease. This study debate aspects of ways to modulate the ECS in KOA, using physiotherapeutic (PT) means such as TENS electroanalgesia, LASER biostimulation, and physical exercises with analgesic effects.

Materials and Methods: In the study, we included 82 sources, with the following keywords in the title: knee osteoarthritis, cannabidiol, endocannabinoid, inflammatory pain, analgesia, neuropathic pain, physiotherapy, electrotherapy, and LASER. To perform this review, we searched for the most relevant articles in the field of medicine and physiotherapy in 7 international databases applying inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Results: The application of TENS currents in certain doses and frequencies together with LASER biostimulation stimulates the production of endocannabinoids thus controlling pain, and stimulating the ECS. Physical exercise has an antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory role and stimulates the release of endogenous opioids.

Conclusions: The results obtained from this meta-analysis may contribute to paradigm shifts in clinical practice related to the treatment of pain by PT. TENS, LASER, and physical exercise are effective clinical tool that limits chronic inflammation and pain by involving the ECS. More studies are needed to understand endocannabinoid system involvements in KOA, and that will inspire medical doctors and physiotherapists to improve long-term treatment strategies.

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2023-06-30

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Onu, I., Buculei, I. ., Ionescu, C. G. ., Stanca, D. N., Voicu, B., & Iordan, D.-A. . (2023). The Endocannabinoid System a Turning Point in Optimizing Physiotherapy Procedures in Knee Osteoarthritis. BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience, 14(2), 303-320. https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/14.2/456

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