Open AccessPulsed electromagnetic field therapy for management of osteoarthritis-related pain, stiffness and physical function: clinical experience in the elderly
Author(s) -
Tommaso Iannitti,
Beniamino Palmieri,
Fistetto,
Esposito,
Rottigni
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
clinical interventions in aging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.184
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1178-1998
pISSN - 1176-9092
DOI - 10.2147/cia.s35926
Subject(s) - medicine , womac , osteoarthritis , physical therapy , visual analogue scale , knee pain , timed up and go test , alternative medicine , balance (ability) , pathology
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy has shown promising therapeutic effectiveness on bone- and cartilage-related pathologies, being also safe for management of knee osteoarthritis.
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