Efficacy of Magnetic Field on Risk of Falling and Bone Mineral Density in Elderly Osteoporotic Women

Background: Osteoporosis, a prevalent condition affecting equally women and men, has been marked by reduced bone mass and structural degeneration. PEMFs promote bone formation, reduce inflammation, and improve bone remodeling by boosting osteoblast development and differentiation. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field on bone mineral density and risk of falling in old women with osteoporosis. Methods: The study included sixty older women with osteoporosis. The subjects were separated into two groups: 30 in each one. Group A received pulsed electromagnetic field and closed chain exercise; and group B received the closed chain exercises. Results: A statistically significant improvement in the study group compared to the control group with percentage of improvement in femur BMD, lumbar BMD, risk of falling, BBS, ALP, VAS for L.L, VAS for back and OQLQ by 27.71 %, 27.84 %, 21.86 %, 21.64 %, 31.29 %, 54.06 %, 53.01 % and 33.45 % respectively. Conclusion: Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field (PEMF) is a significant intervention, and it is recommended to be a part of physical therapy & rehabilitation protocols of elderly osteoporotic women.