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Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field versus interferential current on abdominal fat thickness in postnatal women

Menna Allah Y. Nasr Eldien, Khadiga S. Abd El Aziz, Mohamed A. Awad, Amir A. Gabr

Menna Allah Y. Nasr Eldien, Khadiga S. Abd El Aziz, Mohamed A. Awad, Amir A. Gabr – Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field versus interferential current on abdominal fat thickness in postnatal women. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(5); 144-151

Abstract
Objective. To compare the efficacy of the pulsed electromagnetic field and the interferential current effects on abdominal fat thickness in postnatal women.
Method. This study enlisted the participation of sixty obese postnatal multipara women, ages ranged between 30 and 40 years, body mass index ranged between 30 to 39.9 kg/m2, and they were chosen at least two years after the previous delivery. They were selected and equally divided at random into two groups (A&B). Group A (n = 30) was treated with pulsed electromagnetic field on the abdomen. Each session lasted about 20 minutes and was held three days per week for four weeks. Group B (n = 30) was treated with interferential current on the abdomen. Each session lasted about 20 minutes and was held three days per week for four weeks.
Body mass index was evaluated by weight and height scale, waist circumference was evaluated by tape measurement, abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness was evaluated by skin fold caliper, and blood lipid profile was measured in both groups before and after treatment.
Results: Within groups, there were significant reduction in BMI, WC, abdominal subcutaneous thickness, and blood lipids profile (TC, TG, LDL, and VLDL), and significant increase in HDL in both groups (A&B) post-treatment in compare to pre-treatment. Between groups, there were no significant differences in all measurement values between both groups (A&B) pre and post-treatment.
Conclusion: PEMF and IFC are safe and have the same effect in reducing BMI, WC, abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness, and blood lipids in postnatal women.
Key words:
pulsed electromagnetic field, interferential current, abdominal fat thickness, postnatal women, waist circumference
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Evaluation of efficacy of interferential current and ultrasound therapy in patients with spinal pain

Karolina Szulkowska, Magdalena Fronczek, Jolanta Kujawa

Karolina Szulkowska, Magdalena Fronczek, Jolanta Kujawa – Evaluation of efficacy of interferential current and ultrasound therapy in patients with spinal pain. Fizjoterapia Polska 2010; 10(3); 181-192

Abstract
Background. Comparative evaluation of analgesic efficacy of interferential current and ultrasound for the relief of pain radiation to the lower limbs in patients with a chronic spinal pain syndrome in the course of osteoarthritis. Material and methods. The study involved 100 individuals divided into two equal groups. Group A (n=50) patients received 10 ultrasound therapy sessions (0.8 W/cm2, 10 minutes). Group B (n=50) patients received 10 interferential current (IC) treatment sessions (10 minutes, 90-100 Hz). All volunteers completed questionnaires containing 42 questions. A subjective pain evaluation was performed using Visual-Analogue Scale of pain (VAS). The Oswestry Disability Scale was used to evaluate lumbosacral spine dysfunction.Results. The incidence of pain radiating to the buttocks decreased in both groups. In the ultrasound group, there was an insignificant reduction of pain radiation to the posterior part of the thighs, while after interferential current therapy pain radiation decreased by 50%. Pain radiation below the knees was reduced significantly in the group treated with interferential current. Conclusions. Interferential current therapy more effective than ultrasound for the reduction of pain radiation to the lower extremities in patients with chronic low back pain in the course of spondyloarthrosis.
Key words:
interferential current, ultrasound, spinal pain
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Effect of interferential current augmented by strengthening exercises for core muscles on low back pain after delivery. A Randomized Controlled Trial

Mona Salah Nagieb Ali, Magda Sayed Moursy, Samira El-Malah

Mona Salah Nagieb Ali, Magda Sayed Moursy, Samira El-Malah – Effect of interferential current augmented by strengthening exercises for core muscles on low back pain after delivery. A Randomized Controlled Trial . Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(5);  84-88

Abstract

Purpose. To determine the effect of interferential current augmented by strengthening exercises for core muscles on low back pain after delivery. Design. single blind randomized controlled trial. Methods. Thirty multiparous women suffering from postpartum low back pain (for at least 3 months after delivery) participated in the study, they were selected randomly from the outpatient clinic of obstetrics and gynecology in Police Authority Hospital at Naser City, Cairo, Egypt; their ages ranged from 25-40 years old, through a period of 33 months (from May 2017 to February 2020). Confidentiality was assured. They were assigned randomly into two groups equally in number; 15 patients each: Group (A) patients received interferential current on the lower back for 20 minutes, 3 times /week for 4 weeks, additionally to this, they were asked to perform strengthening exercises for back & abdominal muscles, posterior pelvic tilting and postural correction exercises for 60 minutes, 3 times / week for 4 weeks. Group (B) patients were asked to perform strengthening exercises for back& abdominal muscles, posterior pelvic tilting and postural correction exercises for 60 minutes, 3 times / week for 4 weeks. Results. Comparing both groups post-program revealed that there was a highly statistically significant reduction in present pain intensity scale and serum cortisol level (p < 0.05) in favor of the group (A). Conclusion. interferential current augmented by strengthening exercises for core muscles had a significant effect on low back pain after delivery, so this study supports the value of interferential current on low back pain after delivery patients.

Key words:
interferential current, strengthening exercises, core muscles, low back pain, present pain intensity scale, plasma cortisol level
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