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- Title
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field in Patients with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome.
- Authors
Galace de Freitas, Diego; Lima Monteiro, Renan; Beretta Marcondes, Freddy; Fenzl, Katrin; Yukio Fukuda, Thiago; de Moraes Barros Fucs, Patrícia Maria
- Abstract
Study Double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Objectives Evaluate the effects of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) in reducing pain, improve function and muscle strength in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS). Introduction Recent studies show that a PEMF based program has been indicated for musculoskeletal disorders. However, there are few clinical studies to evaluate the results of this type of program for SIS. Methods Fifty-six patients were recruited, aged between 40 and 59 years, diagnosed with SIS. The participants were divided into two groups: PEMF (n = 26, average age of 50.77 years) and Placebo Group (n = 30, ages of 50.15 years). The variables UCLA, scale of constant Murley, EVA and internal and external rotation and shoulder elevation muscle strength were used. Results At the end of treatment, both groups showed improvements in all outcome measures in relation to baseline values. Changes over time at UCLA, Constant-Murley and EVA were not different between PEMF and placebo group. Conclusion The PEMF was effective in improving the function of the shoulder and pain relief in patients with SIS. There was a slight improvement of pain in both groups, after the application of PEMF and Placebo, with no statistically significant difference between the groups, which suggested there was a placebo effect. Level of evidence Therapy, level 1A
- Subjects
DIAGNOSIS of musculoskeletal system diseases; RESEARCH evaluation; SHOULDER disorders; PAIN management; SHOULDER injury treatment; PHYSICAL therapy; CLINICAL trials; CONFIDENCE intervals; DEMOGRAPHY; ELECTROMAGNETIC fields; LONGITUDINAL method; MAGNETS; MEDICAL care; MEDICAL needs assessment; MUSCLE strength; ORTHOPEDICS; PATIENTS; STATURE; T-test (Statistics); DATA analysis; BODY mass index; CONTROL groups; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Journal of Applied Research, 2013, Vol 13, Issue 1, p28
- ISSN
1537-064X
- Publication type
Article