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This review summarizes the effectiveness of PEMF in promoting bone healing in animal models. Studies have shown that PEMF can accelerate fracture repair and stimulate new bone formation, especially in different types of bone injuries.
As a rehabilitation equipment practitioner, I believe that this study further verifies the important potential of PEMF in the field of bone repair.
Di Bartolomeo, M., Cavani, F., Pellacani, A., Grande, A., Salvatori, R., Chiarini, L., Nocini, R., & Anesi, A. (2022). Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (PEMF) Effect on Bone Healing in Animal Models: A Review of Its Efficacy Related to Different Type of Damage. Biology, 11(3), 402. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology11030402
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In a 2023 randomized controlled trial, researchers compared the efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in patients with early-stage knee osteoarthritis. The results indicated that while both therapies yielded positive outcomes, PEMF demonstrated superior efficacy in reducing resting pain, pain during sit-to-stand transitions, and stair-climbing. Additionally, PEMF showed statistically significant improvements in WOMAC scores (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index) and Timed Up-and-Go (TUG) test performance compared to LLLT. These findings suggest that PEMF may serve as a more effective non-invasive therapeutic option for early-stage knee osteoarthritis management.
Elboim-Gabyzon, M., Nahhas, F. Laser therapy versus pulsed electromagnetic field therapy as treatment modalities for early knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Geriatr 23, 144 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03568-5
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This 2023 review article, published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, systematically reviews the physiological responses and potential of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy in trauma treatment. The study points out that PEMF can promote tissue repair and regeneration by regulating cell membrane potential, influencing ion channels, and modulating signaling pathways. Although existing research varies in parameter settings and experimental design, the overall evidence supports the positive effects of PEMF in bone fracture healing, soft tissue repair, and inflammation modulation.
Flatscher, J., Pavez Loriè, E., Mittermayr, R., Meznik, P., Slezak, P., Redl, H., & Slezak, C. (2023). Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF)-Physiological Response and Its Potential in Trauma Treatment. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(14), 11239. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241411239
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This 2024 review article published in Frontiers in Sports and Active Living explores the potential of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy as an adjunct tool for athletic training. The study highlights that PEMF can enhance post-exercise recovery by improving microcirculation, promoting tissue oxygenation, and regulating inflammatory responses. Additionally, PEMF shows promising effects in preventing stress fractures, alleviating exercise-related pain, and accelerating muscle repair. However, the authors emphasize that although preliminary research results are encouraging, more high-quality studies are needed to validate the specific effects and mechanisms of PEMF in sports rehabilitation.
Ghanbari Ghoshchi, S., Petroni, M. L., Piras, A., Marcora, S. M., & Raffi, M. (2024). Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) stimulation as an adjunct to exercise: A brief review. Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, 6, 1471087. https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2024.1471087
