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Short-term Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy

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February 2025

Short-term Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy

Vol: 307| Issue: 2| Number:37| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Short-term Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Orthop J Sports Med . 2024 Nov 12;12(11):23259671241284772.

Contributing Authors:
VM Ko SC Chen X He SC Fu PS Yung SK Ling Alfredo Franco Obregon

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Synopsis

Sixty-five patients with Achilles tendinopathy were randomized to receive active pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy plus eccentric exercise (n=33) or sham PEMF therapy plus eccentric exercise (n=32). The primary outcome of interest was the Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment–Achilles (VISA-A) score. Secondary outcomes included numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) scores, tendon neovascul...

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