Effect Of Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy Research Articles

Physical therapy in burn wound healing: Development of clinical prediction rules to identify the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic therapy

Many studies have demonstrated the effect of pulsed electromagnetic therapy (PEMT) on wound healing. This study aimed to develop a clinical prediction rule (CPR) to assess PEMT's efficacy in burn healing, potentially enhancing treatment decisions and outcomes. It was a one-group intervention study with 46 patients (21 males, 25 females) aged 20 to 55 years, having partial-thickness burns in the first or second healing stage, and a total burned surface area (TBSA) over 15%. The intervention involved pulsed electromagnetic therapy (Fisioline, Italy) for up to six weeks, with 60-minute sessions at 12 Hz and 12 Gauss, three times per week. The statistical analysis was conducted using the SPSS. The study revealed a significant decline in wound surface area (WSA) post-intervention (p < 0.05). A significant negative relationship was found between wound improvement and both age and total body surface area (TBSA) (p < 0.05), while a significant positive relationship was observed between wound improvement and initial wound size (p < 0.05). No significant relationship was found between wound improvement and wound stage (p > 0.05). The study concluded that pulsed electromagnetic therapy significantly reduces wound surface area. Additionally, age, TBSA, and initial burn wound size are important predictors of the therapy's efficacy in treating burn wounds.

Effect of pulsed electromagnetic therapy on foot ulcers in type I diabetic adolescents (A Randomized Controlled Trial).

Effect of pulsed electromagnetic therapy on foot ulcers in type I diabetic adolescents (A Randomized Controlled Trial).

Effect of pulsed electromagnetic therapy on bone mineral density of female athletes

Abstract Background: The prevalence of menstrual irregularities and low bone mineral density (BMD) varies widely in the general population and in the athletic community. Pulsed electromagnetic therapy(PEMT) may

THE EFFECT OF MAGNETIC THERAPY AND ACTIVE EXERCISE ON BONE MINERAL DENSITY IN ELDERLY WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of pulsed electro-magnetic therapy and exercise training on bone mineral density (BMD) in elderly women with osteoporosis. Material and Methods: A total of 30 elderly women with osteoporosis aged from 60 to 70 years old were randomly divided into two groups: A magnetic group consisting of 15 women who received pulsed electro-magnetic therapy at a frequency of 33 Hz and an intensity of 50 gauss for 50 min per session and an exercise group consisting of 15 women who practiced active exercises that included treadmill walking and selected exercises for hip and back muscles for 50 min per session. Both interventions were applied for three sessions/week for three months at a physical therapy clinic. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry was used to measure the BMD of the neck of the femur and the lumbar spine (L3-L5) before and after intervention. Results: Statistical analysis revealed that the BMD of the neck of the femur and the lumbar spine significantly increased in the two groups without a significant difference between them. Conclusion: Pulsed electro-magnetic therapy and exercises can increase BMD at the neck of the femur and the lumbar spine in elderly women. Physical therapists could apply pulsed electro-magnetic therapy or exercise training to increase BMD in elderly women.

Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy for Chronic Lower Back Pain: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial studied the effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic therapy (PEMT) in patients with chronic lower back pain. Active PEMT (n = 17) or placebo treatment (n = 19) was performed three times a week for 3 weeks. Patients were assessed using a numerical rating scale (NRS) and revised Oswestry disability scores for 4 weeks after therapy. PEMT produced significant pain reduction throughout the observation period compared with baseline values. The percentage change in the NRS score from baseline was significantly greater in the PEMT group than the placebo group at all three time-points measured. The mean revised Oswestry disability percentage after 4 weeks was significantly improved from the baseline value in the PEMT group, whereas there were no significant differences in the placebo group. In conclusion, PEMT reduced pain and disability and appears to be a potentially useful therapeutic tool for the conservative management of chronic lower back pain.

Efficacy of Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Therapy for Chronic Lower Back Pain: a Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study

Background: The optimal management of pain using magnetic irradiation modalities continues to attract considerable debate. Therefore, we conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to determine the effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic therapy for the treatment of chronic lower back pain. Methods: Fifteen-minute sessions of active (n = 20) or placebo (n = 20) electromagnetic therapy were repeated 3 times a week for 3 weeks. Patients were assessed using the 11-point numerical rating scale and the revised Oswestry disability scores for up to 4 weeks after therapy. Results: The active magnetic group showed significantly more pain reduction than the placebo group immediately after therapy and one and four weeks after therapy (P 24% and 3811% in the placebo and magnetic groups, respectively. The revised Oswestry disability percentage in the active magnetic group was also significantly improved (P