ArticleRheumatology international2024
The positive effect of pulse electromagnetic field therapy on pain and disability in chronic low back pain: a comparative study.
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- Investigation of the effect of different intensity stabilization exercises on core muscle stiffness and pain in chronic low back pain: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial.Rheumatology international · 2025Trial
- Positive Effects of Conscious Connected Breathing Exercises on Sexual Function, Sleep, and Mood in Women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome Compared to Controls.Mediterranean journal of rheumatology · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Neurology international · 2026Review
- Therapeutic Magnetic Fields in Oncology: A Systematic Review of Safety and Supportive Clinical Use.Cureus · 2026Review
- The effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on pain and physical functions in patients with soft tissue injuries: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Review
- Comparative evaluation of short vs. long needles in deep ultrasound-guided pharmacopuncture for acute low back pain: study protocol.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Stratified and combined analysis of the quality of lumbar spinal stenosis-related videos on major Chinese short video platforms.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundLow back pain that lasts longer than three months is called chronic low back pain. Chronic low back pain is among the most common problems in the world, causing severe disability and loss of employment in patients.
objectiveTo investigate the effect of pulse electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFT) added to routine physical therapy on pain and functional status in patients with chronic low back pain.
methodsThis retrospective comparative study included 69 patients with chronic low back pain. The patients were divided into two groups: those who received lumbar transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, infrared, and ultrasound treatments, and those who additionally received PEMFT. The files of patients with chronic low back pain were reviewed, and those who had been evaluated using the Quebec Back Pain Disability Scale (QBPDS) in terms of functional capacity and effects of low back pain and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain both before and after treatment were included in the study.
resultsNo significant difference was detected between the two groups' pretreatment VAS and QBPDS scores (p > 0.05). The second-and-third measurement scores of both groups were significantly lower than their first-measurement VAS and QBPDS scores (p ˂ 0.001), but there was no significant difference between their second- and third-measurement scores (p > 0.05). According to the inter-group comparison of the VAS and QBPDS scores, the second and third-measurement scores of the PEMFT group were significantly lower than those of the control group (p ˂ 0.001).
conclusionsPEMFT seems to be able to alleviate pain intensity and ameliorate disability in patients with chronic low back pain. PEMFT can be considered an effective and safe option that can be added to routine physical therapy modalities for relieving chronic low back pain frequently encountered in clinical practice. Further studies validating the effectiveness of PEMFT could strengthen its position in the management of chronic low back pain.
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