The Effect of Extremely Low‐Frequency Electromagnetic Fields on the Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Role of Oxidative Stress

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 354-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Bagheri Hosseinabadi ◽  
Narges Khanjani
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Electromagnetic Fields ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Extremely Low Frequency

Therapeutic Application of Musically Modulated Electromagnetic Fields in the Treatment of Musculoskeletal Disorders

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-267
Author(s):  
C. Corallo ◽  
M. Rigato ◽  
E. Battisti ◽  
A. Albanese ◽  
S. Gonnelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electromagnetic Field ◽  
Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽  
Electromagnetic Fields ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Experimental Point ◽  
Therapeutic Application ◽  
Extremely Low Frequency ◽  
Positive Effects

Different studies have demonstrated the efficacy of extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF EMFs) in the treatment of pain. In particular, the positive effects of ELF EMFs seems to depend on their respective codes, such as frequency, intensity and waveform, even if the exact mechanism of interaction is still debated. The most commonly used for extremely low frequency magnetotherapy is a 100Hz sinusoidal field (ELF) with a mean of induction of few Gauss. This article reviews the therapeutic application of a musically modulated electromagnetic field (TAMMEF), a new-generation of electromagnetic field used for extremely low frequency magnetotherapy characterized by variable frequencies, intensities and waveforms. Both clinical and experimental studies, performed by authors of the present review, have demonstrated the efficacy of ELF and the new TAMMEF systems in several musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, shoulder periarthritis and cervical spondylosis. Moreover, it has been demonstrated that ELF and TAMMEF systems are not only effective, but also safe, from clinical and experimental point of view. In fact, clinical trials did not reported any undesired side effect, while in vitro studies showed that ELF EMFs did not induce uncontrolled cell proliferation, did not affect cell viability and did not induce apoptosis. With their efficacy and safety, ELF and even more the new TAMMEF systems represent a valid complementary or alternative treatment to standard pharmacological therapies in reducing both pain and inflammation of patients affected by musculoskeletal disorders.

scholarly journals Manmade Electromagnetic Fields and Oxidative Stress—Biological Effects and Consequences for Health

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 3772
Author(s):  
David Schuermann ◽  
Meike Mevissen
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Electromagnetic Fields ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Genome Stability ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
International Agency ◽  
Extremely Low Frequency

Concomitant with the ever-expanding use of electrical appliances and mobile communication systems, public and occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) in the extremely-low-frequency and radiofrequency range has become a widely debated environmental risk factor for health. Radiofrequency (RF) EMF and extremely-low-frequency (ELF) MF have been classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). The production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), potentially leading to cellular or systemic oxidative stress, was frequently found to be influenced by EMF exposure in animals and cells. In this review, we summarize key experimental findings on oxidative stress related to EMF exposure from animal and cell studies of the last decade. The observations are discussed in the context of molecular mechanisms and functionalities relevant to health such as neurological function, genome stability, immune response, and reproduction. Most animal and many cell studies showed increased oxidative stress caused by RF-EMF and ELF-MF. In order to estimate the risk for human health by manmade exposure, experimental studies in humans and epidemiological studies need to be considered as well.

Oxidative stress associated with long term occupational exposure to extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Majid Bagheri Hosseinabadi ◽  
Narges Khanjani ◽  
Pirasteh Norouzi ◽  
Seyed Reza Mirbadie ◽  
Mozhgan Fazli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Occupational Exposure ◽  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Electromagnetic Fields ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Exposed Group ◽  
Extremely Low Frequency ◽  
Electric And Magnetic Fields

BACKGROUND: Occupational exposure to extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMFs) may have harmful effects on biologic systems and has raised many concerns in the last decades. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of exposure to extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields on lipid peroxidation and antioxidant enzyme activities. METHODS: This study was conducted on 115 power plant workers as the exposed group and 145 office workers as the non-exposed group. The levels of Malondialdehyde (MDA), Superoxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalase (Cat), and Total Antioxidant Capacity (TAC) were measured in the serum of all subjects. Exposure to ELF-EMFs was measured based on spot measurements and the IEEE Std C95.3.1 standard. RESULTS: The levels of MDA, SOD, and Cat in the exposed group were significantly higher than in the non-exposed group. However, the level of TAC was not significantly different between the exposed (2.45±1.02) and non-exposed (2.21±1.07) groups. The levels of MDA and SOD were higher among workers with higher exposure to electric fields than workers with low exposure. All oxidative stress indicators increased with increased exposure to magnetic fields, except TAC. CONCLUSIONS: The antioxidant system imbalance among power plant workers may be related to long term occupational exposure to electromagnetic fields.

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