Electromagnetic field versus circuit weight training on bone mineral density in elderly women

Elsisi, Hany Farid Eid Morsy; Mousa, Gihan Samir; ELdesoky, Mohamed

doi:10.2147/cia.s78485

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“…Moreover, the patients’ compliance in applying the ELF-PEMF therapy, and the correlating serum marker investigations, which correlate well with preceding in vitro findings, support the significance of the study. Recent studies have also suggested that ELF-PEMF treatment might be favorable for treating osteoporosis in post-menopausal women [13,43,44]. Therefore, investigating the effects of ELF-PEMF therapy on bone mineral density should be considered for further studies, especially when targeting elderly patients.…”

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Improves Osseous Consolidation after High Tibial Osteotomy in Elderly Patients—A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial

Ziegler

Nüssler

Wilbrand

et al. 2019

JCM

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Extremely low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic field (ELF-PEMF) therapy is proposed to support bone healing after injuries and surgical procedures, being of special interest for elderly patients. This study aimed at investigating the effect of a specific ELF-PEMF, recently identified to support osteoblast function in vitro, on bone healing after high tibial osteotomy (HTO). Patients who underwent HTO were randomized to ELF-PEMF or placebo treatment, both applied by optically identical external devices 7 min per day for 30 days following surgery. Osseous consolidation was evaluated by post-surgical X-rays (7 and 14 weeks). Serum markers were quantified by ELISA. Data were compared by a two-sided t-test (α = 0.05). Device readouts showed excellent therapy compliance. Baseline parameters, including age, sex, body mass index, wedge height and blood cell count, were comparable between both groups. X-rays revealed faster osseous consolidation for ELF-PEMF compared to placebo treatment, which was significant in patients ≥50 years (∆mean = 0.68%/week; p = 0.003). Findings are supported by post-surgically increased bone-specific alkaline phosphatase serum levels following ELF-PEMF, compared to placebo (∆mean = 2.2 µg/L; p = 0.029) treatment. Adverse device effects were not reported. ELF-PEMF treatment showed a tendency to accelerate osseous consolidation after HTO. This effect was stronger and more significant for patients ≥50 years. This ELF-PEMF treatment might represent a promising adjunct to conventional therapy supporting osseous consolidation in elderly patients. Level of Evidence: I.

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Improves Osseous Consolidation after High Tibial Osteotomy in Elderly Patients—A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial

Ziegler

Nüssler

Wilbrand

et al. 2019

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“…In addition, EMF therapy has been reported to have benefits in fracture healing, 22 and healing of osteotomies, 43 pseudoarthrosis, 43 osteoporosis, and the deleterious effects of poor bone mineral density. 44 …”

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Pentoxifylline and electromagnetic field improved bone fracture healing in rats

Atalay¹,

Gunes²,

Güner³

et al. 2015

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BackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a phosphodiesterase inhibitor pentoxifylline (PTX), electromagnetic fields (EMFs), and a mixture of both materials on bone fracture healing in a rat model.Materials and methodsEighty male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: Group A, femur fracture model with no treatment; Group B, femur fracture model treated with PTX 50 mg/kg/day intraperitoneal injection; Group C, femur fracture model treated with EMF 1.5±0.2 Mt/50 Hz/6 hours/day; and Group D, femur fracture model treated with PTX 50 mg/kg/day intraperitoneal injection and EMF 1.5±0.2 Mt/50 Hz/6 hours/day.ResultsBone fracture healing was significantly better in Group B and Group C compared to Group A (P<0.05), but Group D did not show better bone fracture healing than Group A (P>0.05).ConclusionIt can be concluded that both a specific EMF and PTX had a positive effect on bone fracture healing but when used in combination, may not be beneficial.

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“…The intra-class correlation coefficient for BMD of neck of femur was 0.97, for greater trochanter 0.98, for Ward triangle 0.95, for L2 0.97, for L3 0.96, and for L4 0.97. [ 19 ]…”

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The effect of magnetic therapy and moderate aerobic exercise on osteoporotic patients

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Background: Osteoporosis is a frequent musculoskeletal condition with significant complications that would be a global health problem and one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity. Objectives: The current study aimed to ascertain the impact of pulsed magnetic therapy, aerobic exercise, and a combination of both modalities on osteoporotic female patients postthyroidectomy. Methods: Between May 2018 and September 2019, 45 female patients with osteoporosis were included in the randomized clinical study, their age ranged from 40 to 50 years, had thyroidectomy for at least 6 months ago, and had an inactive lifestyle for at least the previous 6 months. Patients were assigned randomly into 3 equal groups. Group A (magnetic therapy group): received routine medical treatment (bisphosphonates, calcium, and vitamin D) in addition to pulsed magnetic therapy on the hip region for 12 weeks (3 sessions/week). Group B (exercise group): received routine medical treatment plus moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for 12 weeks (3 sessions/week). Group C (combined magnetic therapy and exercise therapy group): received routine medical treatment plus pulsed magnetic therapy and moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for 12 weeks (3 sessions/week). The 3 groups were assessed for bone mineral density (BMD) at baseline by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry and after 12 weeks of treatment. Results: The results showed that within-group analysis a statistically significant increase was reveled ( P < .05) for BMD in the 3 studied groups. Comparing the results among the 3 tested groups revealed a significant increase ( P < .05) in posttesting mean values of BMD in group (C) compared to group (A) and group (B). No significant statistical difference in BMD means values between the 2 groups (A) and (B) after testing was detected. Conclusion: Combination of both pulsed magnetic therapy and moderate-intensity aerobic exercise showed significant improvement in BMD at the hip region than using any of the 2 modalities alone.

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Electromagnetic field versus circuit weight training on bone mineral density in elderly women

Cited by 14 publications

References 43 publications

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Improves Osseous Consolidation after High Tibial Osteotomy in Elderly Patients—A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Improves Osseous Consolidation after High Tibial Osteotomy in Elderly Patients—A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Trial

Pentoxifylline and electromagnetic field improved bone fracture healing in rats

The effect of magnetic therapy and moderate aerobic exercise on osteoporotic patients

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