Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field and Swimming Exercise on Rats with
Experimental Sciatic Nerve Injury |
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| Authors: | Erdo?an Kavlak Ferda Belge Cengiz ünsal Aykut G?ktürk üner U?ur Cavlak Sel?uk ??mlek?i |
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| Institution: | 1) School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Turkey;2) Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Adnan Menderes University, Turkey;3) Department of Electronics and Communication, Faculty of Engineering, Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey |
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| Abstract: | Purpose] The current study aimed to reveal the therapeutic effects of a pulsed
electromagnetic field and swimming exercises on rats with experimental sciatic nerve
injury, which was induced with crush-type neuropathy model damage, using
electrophysiological methods. Subjects] In the current study, the sample consisted of 28
adult male Wistar albino rats. Methods] The rats were randomized into four groups (n=7).
Swimming exercise and PEMF (2 Hz and 0.3 MT) were applied one hour a day, five days a
week, for four weeks. Electroneuromyographic (ENMG) measurements were taken on day 7.
Results] When the data were evaluated, it was found that the 4 weeks of PEMF and swimming
exercises led to an increase in motor conduction rates and a decrease in latency values,
but the changes were not significant in comparison with the control and injury groups. The
compound muscle action potential (CMAP) values of the left leg were lower in weeks 2, 3,
and 4 in the swimming exercise group in comparison with the control group, although for
the PEMF group, the CMAP values of the left leg reached the level observed in the control
group beginning in week 3. Conclusion] PEMF and swimming exercise made positive
contributions to nerve regeneration after week 1, and regeneration was enhanced.Key words: Pulsed electromagnetic field, Swimming exercise, Nerve regeneration |
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