Agnieszka Przedborska, Małgorzata Kilon, Agnieszka Leszczyńska, Małgorzata Misztal, Jan W. Raczkowski

A. Przedborska, M. Kilon, A. Leszczyńska, M. Misztal, J. W. Raczkowski – Assessment of the effectiveness of deep electromagnetic stimulation in the treatment of low back pain depending on the area of application. Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(2); 148-156

Abstract
Introduction. Disturbed mechanism of central stabilization associated with reduced pelvic floor muscle tone may be the cause of low back pain. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of deep electromagnetic stimulation applied in the lumbosacral region or in the pelvic floor muscles in women with low back pain.
Material and methods. The study enrolled 109 women with spinal degenerative disease. Two groups were distinguished: the study group of 45 women who underwent a series of 10 sessions of deep electromagnetic stimulation in the pelvic floor muscles and a comparative group of 64 women in whom the procedure was applied in the lumbosacral region. The effectiveness of the therapy was assessed according to the VAS scale, locomotion and self-care were also evaluated.
Results. VAS scale demonstrated statistically significant reduction in pain intensity in both groups – Me(IQR) respectively: 5 (4-7) before the therapy vs 2 (1-3) afterwards in the study group and 6 (4-7) before the therapy vs 3 (2-4) after the therapy in the comparative group. Functional mobility and ability to perform everyday activities also improved statistically significantly. The obtained results were not long-lasting. In half of the patients the analgesic effect lasted at most 2 months (IQR: 1-4) in the study group and at most 4 months (IQR: 2-6) in the comparative group.
Conclusions. 1. Regardless of the area of application, deep electromagnetic stimulation reduces pain, improves the gait function and self-care of women with low back pain. 2. The analgesic effect of the therapy lasts longer when applying treatment in the lumbosacral region of the spine.

Key words:
low back pain, degenerative disease, pelvic floor muscles, electromagnetic stimulation

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