Author(s):
Gauri Bhutada, Abhishek A. Telang, Vaishnavi Yadav
Email(s):
gauribhu1998@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2349-2988.2025.00030 
Address:
Gauri Bhutada1, Abhishek A. Telang2, Vaishnavi Yadav3
1Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Sawangi (Meghe),Wardha-442001.
2Final Year Undergraduate Student, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-442001.
3Associate Professor, Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College,Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-442001.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 17,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
The common musculoskeletal disorder known as knee osteoarthritis (OA) is marked by a decreased range of motion (ROM), joint discomfort, and limited functional ability. Although traditional exercise therapy is still the mainstay of managing osteoarthritis, improving outcomes is frequently the goal of supplementary therapies. One possible supplementary strategy that has gained traction is Pulse electromagnetic field therapy or PEMF. This review examines the effects of PEMF therapy in conjunction with conventional exercises on pain, knee ROM, and functional activities in knee OA patients. We explore recent evidence, discuss mechanisms, and evaluate the clinical relevance of combining traditional workouts with PEMF treatment.
Cite this article:
Gauri Bhutada, Abhishek A. Telang, Vaishnavi Yadav. Impact of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Combined With Traditional Exercises on Knee Osteoarthritis Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Activities- A Review Article. Research Journal of Science and Technology. 2025; 17(3):220-4. doi: 10.52711/2349-2988.2025.00030
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Gauri Bhutada, Abhishek A. Telang, Vaishnavi Yadav. Impact of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Combined With Traditional Exercises on Knee Osteoarthritis Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Activities- A Review Article. Research Journal of Science and Technology. 2025; 17(3):220-4. doi: 10.52711/2349-2988.2025.00030 Available on: https://rjstonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-17-3-4
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