
Effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on pain, functional status, and quality of life in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain: A prospective, randomized-controlled study
Author(s) -
Merve Karakaş,
Haydar Gök
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.235
H-Index - 5
ISSN - 2587-0823
DOI - 10.5606/tftrd.2020.5169
Subject(s) - medicine , visual analogue scale , placebo , neck pain , physical therapy , randomized controlled trial , quality of life (healthcare) , prospective cohort study , surgery , alternative medicine , nursing , pathology
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy when applied in addition to a conventional physical therapy program would provide any further benefits in reducing pain and functional limitation in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain.