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COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THERAPY VERSUS PULSED ULTRASOUND THERAPY ON THE RANGE OF MOTION IN KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-II).03      10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-II).03      Published : Jun 2024

Comparative Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Versus Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy on the Range of Motion in Knee Osteoarthritis

Abstract

    This randomized controlled study compared the effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy and pulsed ultrasound therapy on the range of motion in 40 knee osteoarthritis patients. Divided into two groups of 20, Group A received PEMF therapy, while Group B underwent pulsed ultrasound therapy over an 8-week period. Data analysis using SPSS version 23.0 revealed significant improvements in both groups. The ultrasound group showed an increase in the range of motion from 110.1±1.651 to 113.75±0.786 degrees (p=0.001), and the PEMF group showed an increase from 109.65±1.725 to 113.75±0.786 degrees (p=0.000). Both therapies were effective in improving the range of motion in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The pre and post-operatively range of motion of the US group was 109.65±1.725 degrees and 113.75±0.786 degrees respectively with a p-value of 0.000 which is significant. When assessing range of motion, both ultrasound and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy are used.

    Knee Osteoarthritis, Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF), Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy, Range of Motion, Randomized Controlled Trial, Physical Therapy, Joint Mobility, Pain Management

    (1) Saifullah Khan Durrani
    Principal & Assistant Professor, Stella College of Medical and Allied Sciences, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Atif Khan
    Principal & Associate Professor, Department of Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, Nazeer Hussain University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Noman Ahmed
    Principal and Assistant Professor, Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isra University Karachi Campus, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (4) Muhammad Asif
    Director & Professor, Department of Rehabilitation and Health Sciences, Nazeer Hussain University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (5) Ifra Zameer
    Lecturer, Stella College of Medical and Allied Sciences, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Durrani, S. K., Khan, M. A., & Ahmed, N. (2024). Comparative Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Versus Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy on the Range of Motion in Knee Osteoarthritis. Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX(II), 16-23. https://doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-II).03

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Durrani, Saifullah Khan, Muhammad Atif Khan, and Noman Ahmed. 2024. "Comparative Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Versus Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy on the Range of Motion in Knee Osteoarthritis." Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX (II): 16-23 doi: 10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-II).03

HARVARD

    HARVARD : DURRANI, S. K., KHAN, M. A. & AHMED, N. 2024. Comparative Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Versus Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy on the Range of Motion in Knee Osteoarthritis. Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX, 16-23.

MHRA

    MHRA : Durrani, Saifullah Khan, Muhammad Atif Khan, and Noman Ahmed. 2024. "Comparative Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Versus Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy on the Range of Motion in Knee Osteoarthritis." Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX: 16-23

MLA

    MLA : Durrani, Saifullah Khan, Muhammad Atif Khan, and Noman Ahmed. "Comparative Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Versus Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy on the Range of Motion in Knee Osteoarthritis." Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX.II (2024): 16-23 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Durrani, Saifullah Khan, Khan, Muhammad Atif, and Ahmed, Noman (2024), "Comparative Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Versus Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy on the Range of Motion in Knee Osteoarthritis", Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review, IX (II), 16-23

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Durrani, Saifullah Khan, Muhammad Atif Khan, and Noman Ahmed. "Comparative Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Versus Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy on the Range of Motion in Knee Osteoarthritis." Global Immunological & Infectious Diseases Review IX, no. II (2024): 16-23. https://doi.org/10.31703/giidr.2024(IX-II).03