Key Takeaway
PEMF therapy significantly reduced joint pain and improved function in participants with chronic musculoskeletal pain compared to sham treatment.
Summary
Rigorous RCT examining PEMF therapy for chronic joint pain.
Methods
- Randomized, sham-controlled, double-blind
- Chronic joint pain patients
- Daily PEMF treatment
- Pain and function outcomes
Key Results
- Significant pain reduction vs sham
- Improved physical function
- Reduced medication use
- Well-tolerated
- Effects maintained at follow-up
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Limitations
- Specific PEMF device used
- Heterogeneous pain conditions
- Optimal parameters unclear
- Moderate sample size