Efficacy of Magnetic Field on Risk of Falling and Bone Mineral Density in Elderly Osteoporotic Women

Authors

  • Islam Mohamed Elsaghir Hassan Physiotherapist at Nasser institute for research and treatment, Egypt.
  • Zahra Mohamed Hassan Serry Professor of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorders & Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt.
  • Gamal Hosny Abdelmaksoud Professor of Orthopedics, Ahmed Maher Teaching Hospital, Egypt.
  • Joseph Wageh Saweres Lecturer of Physical Therapy, Basic Science Department, Faculty of Physical Therapy Suez Canal University, Egypt.
  • Saif Mehmed Lecturer of Physical Therapy Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorders & Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Egypt. , Lecturer of Physical Therapy for Cardiovascular/Respiratory Disorders & Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Alsalam University, Egypt.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.1819

Keywords:

Electromagnetic Field, Risk of Falling, Bone Mineral Density, Osteoporosis, Berg Balance Scale, Alkaline Phosphatase, Visual Analogue Scale.

Abstract

Background: Osteoporosis, a prevalent condition affecting equally women and men, has been marked by reduced bone mass and structural degeneration.

PEMFs promote bone formation, reduce inflammation, and improve bone remodeling by boosting osteoblast development and differentiation.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field on bone mineral density and risk of falling in old women with osteoporosis.

Methods: The study included sixty older women with osteoporosis. The subjects were separated into two groups: 30 in each one. Group A received pulsed electromagnetic field and closed chain exercise; and group B received the closed chain exercises.

Results: A statistically significant improvement in the study group compared to the control group with percentage of improvement in femur BMD, lumbar BMD, risk of falling, BBS, ALP, VAS for L.L, VAS for back and OQLQ by 27.71 %, 27.84 %, 21.86 %, 21.64 %, 31.29 %, 54.06 %, 53.01 % and 33.45 % respectively.

Conclusion: Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field (PEMF) is a significant intervention, and it is recommended to be a part of physical therapy & rehabilitation protocols of elderly osteoporotic women.

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Published

2024-10-24

How to Cite

Hassan, I. M. E., Serry, Z. M. H., Abdelmaksoud, G. H., Saweres, J. W., & Mehmed, S. (2024). Efficacy of Magnetic Field on Risk of Falling and Bone Mineral Density in Elderly Osteoporotic Women. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, 735–741. https://doi.org/10.70135/seejph.vi.1819

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Volume XXV S1 2024

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