Low-frequency Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy in Fibromyalgia

• DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0b013e3181a68a6c
• Publication Date: 2009-09-15T07:17:24Z
• Authors: Serap Tomruk Sutb...; Nebahat Sezer; Fusun Koseoglu; Sibel Kibar
• Keywords: Depression

To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy for women with fibromyalgia (FM).Fifty-six FM, aged 18 to 60 years, were randomly assigned either PEMF or sham therapy. Both group (n=28) and participated in therapy, 30 minutes per session, twice a day 3 weeks. Treatment outcomes assessed by Impact questionnaire (FIQ), visual analog scale (VAS), patient global assessment response Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Short-Form 36 health survey (SF-36), after treatment (at 4 wk) follow-up 12 wk).The showed significant improvements FIQ, VAS pain, BDI score, SF-36 all domains at end These pain score during follow-up. The also improvement maintained on outcome measures except total FIQ scores treatment. At weeks follow-up, only present group.Low-frequency might improve function, fatigue, status FM patients.