Abstract
Objective: To identify in the literature the use of phonophoresis to relieve pain and inflammation in musculoskeletal disorders, qualifying the level of evidence and degree of recommendation of the studies. Methodology: This is a literature review study, where they were selected in the Journal Portal CAPES selected the descriptors with the widest range of clinical research in phonophoresis: knee osteoarthritis, low back pain, shoulder impingement syndrome and carpal tunnel syndrome. After selecting studies, we collected the sample data, intervention and the results obtained for discussion in this paper. The level of evidence for each work, as well as the degree of recommendation for its results, were rated according to OCEBM (Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine) determinants. Results: All selected papers had level of evidence 1b, and degree of recommendation higher than B. Final considerations: Of the evidence found, all had a submaximal level of evidence, and most with the highest degree of recommendation, demonstrating efficacy. phonophoresis, in relation to other forms of common therapies.