Electromagnetic transduction therapy in non-specific low back pain: A prospective randomised controlled trial

Abstract Objectives A prospective randomised controlled trial to investigate the efficacy of electromagnetic transduction therapy (EMTT) for treatment of patients with non-specific low back pain. Design Two groups with non-specific low back pain were either treated with conventional therapy alone ov...

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Published in:Journal of orthopaedics 2017-09, Vol.14 (3), p.410-415
Main Authors: Krath, André, Klüter, Tim, Stukenberg, Martin, Zielhardt, Paula, Gollwitzer, Hans, Harrasser, Norbert, Hausdorf, Jörg, Ringeisen, Martin, Gerdesmeyer, Ludger
Format: Article
Language:English
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Conservative treatment
Electromagnetic fields
EMTT
Low back pain
ODS
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Orthopedics
PEMF
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Summary:Abstract Objectives A prospective randomised controlled trial to investigate the efficacy of electromagnetic transduction therapy (EMTT) for treatment of patients with non-specific low back pain. Design Two groups with non-specific low back pain were either treated with conventional therapy alone over 6 weeks or in combination with 8 sessions of EMTT. Results In both intervention groups the low back pain related pain and the degree of disability decreased significantly at follow-up visits. Combination of EMTT and conventional therapy proved significant superior to conventional therapy alone. Conclusion EMTT is a promising treatment in patients with non-specific low back pain.
ISSN:0972-978X
0972-978X
DOI:10.1016/j.jor.2017.06.016