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The Effectiveness of Electromagnetic Field Therapy in Upper Extremity Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I: a randomized, single-blinded, placebo-controlled study.   
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Prof. Dr. Öznur BÜYÜKTURAN Prof. Dr. Öznur BÜYÜKTURAN
Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Buket BÜYÜKTURAN Doç. Dr. Buket BÜYÜKTURAN
Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
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Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
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Purpose  The aim of this study was to investigate effectiveness of electromagnetic field therapy (EMFT) on pain, kinesiophobia  and functionality in individuals with upper extremity Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type-1 (CRPS-1). Methods  Forty-two individuals were randomly assigned into either EMFT (N=21) or placebo EMFT (p-EMFT) (N=21) groups.  There was no statistical difference between the groups in terms of the demographic and clinical characteristics of the cases at  the baseline. The EMFT group was treated with 100 Gauss intensity and 50 Hz frequency and p-EMFT group received placebo  treatment with same device being turned off. The treatment was applied 60 minutes, once a day, five times a week, for 6  weeks. Physiotherapy program including stretching and range of motion (ROM) exercises were applied for both groups. Pain  (visual analogue scale (VAS)), ROM (goniometer and fingertip-to-distal palmar crease distance), kinesiophobia (Tampa scale  of kinesiophobia), grip strength (hand dynamometer), edema (figure-of-eight method), and functional ability (Quick  Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Q-DASH) scale) were assessed. Results  Significant improvements were observed in all outcome variables (p<0.05) in both groups. However these  improvements were found to be significantly greater in EMFT group regarding pain, wrist flexion-ROM, wrist extension-ROM,  fingertip-to-distal palmar crease distance, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, grip strength, edema, and Q-DASH (p<0.05). Conclusions  EMFT may use as a treatment option to reduce pain, kinesiophobia and edema, and to improve functional  ability …
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Dergi Adı Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation
Dergi ISSN 2148-8819
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler EbscoHost Google Scholar DOAJ
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Basım Tarihi 05-2018
Cilt No 5
Sayı 1
Sayfalar 9 / 18
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