Electrotherapy: yesterday, today and tomorrow

Tiktinsky, R.; Chen, L.; Narayan, Perinchery

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2516.2010.02310.x

Cited by 46 publications

(39 citation statements)

References 13 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…These results are consistent with Tiktinsky et al [43] that showed PEMF relieved pain effectively in joint problems of 38 patients with hemophilia. In addition, the ROM of these painful joints and the patients' walking abilities improved significantly.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

See 1 more Smart Citation

LASER versus electromagnetic field in treatment of hemarthrosis in children with hemophilia

Eid

Aly

2015

Lasers Med Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Children with hemophilia usually have recurrent joint bleeding that leads to joint damage, loss of range of motion, and restriction of mobility, therefore affecting the quality of life in these children. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of lowlevel laser therapy (LLLT) to that of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) in treatment of hemarthrosis in children with hemophilia. Thirty boys with hemophilia A with ages ranging from 9 to 13 years were selected and assigned randomly, using sealed envelopes, into two equal intervention groups. The study group I received the traditional physical therapy program in addition to LLLT, whereas the study group II received the same physical therapy program given to the study group I in addition to PEMF. Both groups received the treatment sessions three times per week for three successive months. Pain, laboratory investigations, swelling, and range of motion (ROM) of the affected knee joint, in addition to physical fitness were evaluated before, at the end of the sixth week and at 12 weeks of the treatment program. Laser group showed significant improvement in all measured variables after the sixth week of treatment when compared with PEMF. By 12 weeks of treatment, there was a significant improvement in pain, ROM, ESR and leucocytes levels in laser group compared with PEMF, while there was no significant difference in knee circumferences and the 6-min walk test (6MWT) between both groups. Both groups showed significant improvement at 12 weeks of treatment compared with that at 6 weeks. Both LLLT and PEMF are effective modalities in reducing pain, swelling, increasing ROM and improving physical fitness. Twelve weeks of treatment of both modalities demonstrated significant improvement than 6 weeks of treatment. Laser therapy induced significant improvement than electromagnetic therapy in treatment of hemarthrosis-related problems in children with hemophilia.

show abstract

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 94%

“…There are a wide variety of physiological and cellular level effects that have been shown to be the result of laser treatment. Some include increased cellular metabolism, stimulation of macrophages, stimulation of mast cell degranulation, activation and proliferation of fibroblasts, and alteration of cell membrane potentials [43].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

LASER versus electromagnetic field in treatment of hemarthrosis in children with hemophilia

Eid

Aly

2015

Lasers Med Sci

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…[2][3][4] The use of electrical energy for therapeutic purpose goes back as far as the 18 th century. 5 Electrotherapy has been used for treating different medical conditions 6 . For example, use of diathermy for treating various gynaecological conditions 7 such as the use of microwave diathermy before conception and during early pregnancy.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Trends in the availability and usage of electrophysical agents in physiotherapy practices from 1990 to 2010: a review

Shah

Farrow²

2012

Physical Therapy Reviews

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…In the previous literature, although primary outcome was generally measured at a certain time point, the average score reflected the average level of pain during the last week, which was thus more meaningful than other methods of measuring single time point due to recurrence of sciatica. The control group underwent MFE, which exerts its effect via the stimulation or activation of physiological events by applying energy, thereby producing therapeutic benefits that facilitate pain relief [28]. Mechanisms leading to pain relief may be due to a variety of peripheral effects of control activity, on the spinal and spinal nervous system.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing the Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture versus Medium‐Frequency Electrotherapy for Discogenic Sciatica

Zhang

Wang

Wenyuan

et al. 2017

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Objective. To investigate the short- and long-term effects of electroacupuncture (EA) compared with medium-frequency electrotherapy (MFE) on chronic discogenic sciatica. Methods. One hundred participants were randomized into two groups to receive EA (n = 50) or MFE (n = 50) for 4 weeks. A 28-week follow-up of the two groups was performed. The primary outcome measure was the average leg pain intensity. The secondary outcome measures were the low back pain intensity, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), patient global impression (PGI), drug use frequency, and EA acceptance. Results. The mean changes in the average leg pain numerical rating scale (NRS) scores were 2.30 (1.86–2.57) and 1.06 (0.62–1.51) in the EA and MFE groups at week 4, respectively. The difference was significant (P < 0.001). The long-term follow-up resulted in significant differences. The average leg pain NRS scores decreased by 2.12 (1.70–2.53) and 0.36 (−0.05–0.78) from baseline in the EA and MFE groups, respectively, at week 28. However, low back pain intensity and PGI did not differ significantly at week 4. No serious adverse events occurred. Conclusions. EA showed greater short-term and long-term benefits for chronic discogenic sciatica than MFE, and the effect of EA was superior to that of MFE. The study findings warrant verification. This trial was registered under identifier ChiCTR-IPR-15006370.

show abstract

Electrotherapy: yesterday, today and tomorrow

Cited by 46 publications

References 13 publications

LASER versus electromagnetic field in treatment of hemarthrosis in children with hemophilia

LASER versus electromagnetic field in treatment of hemarthrosis in children with hemophilia

Trends in the availability and usage of electrophysical agents in physiotherapy practices from 1990 to 2010: a review

A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing the Effectiveness of Electroacupuncture versus Medium‐Frequency Electrotherapy for Discogenic Sciatica

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About