Key Takeaway
Meta-analysis of 32 RCTs found PEMF therapy significantly reduces pain across multiple conditions, with moderate effect sizes for chronic pain.
Summary
This comprehensive meta-analysis examined the effectiveness of PEMF therapy for pain management across various conditions including osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and post-operative pain.
Analysis showed consistent pain reduction across different conditions, supporting PEMF as an adjunctive treatment for chronic pain.
Methods
- Meta-analysis of 32 RCTs
- Multiple pain conditions
- Standardized pain outcomes
- Subgroup analyses
Key Results
- Significant pain reduction (SMD -0.52)
- Effects across multiple conditions
- Benefits for chronic pain
- Good safety profile
Limitations
- Heterogeneous protocols
- Variable treatment durations
- Publication bias possible