Pulsed Signal Therapy (PST) is a biophysical therapy that has been used since 1996 for the treatment of degenerative joint disorders. The therapy involves 9 or 12 one-hour treatment sessions with special medical devices. The pulsed electromagnetic signals are quasirectangular in waveform and their energy parameters vary. The pulsed signals stimulate the repair and regeneration of arthritic cartilage and surrounding connective tissue. Clinical trials following Good Clinical Practice guidelines have demonstrated a statistically significant positive effect of PST in reducing pain and improving joint function for a minimum of 6-12 months compared to placebo. In vitro studies have supported the hypothesis that PST stimulates chondrocyte growth and increases structural components of the extracellular matrix. Prospective studies to clarify the effects of PST on chondrocytes and transcription factors are warranted. PST, as a painless non-invasive treatment with no known side effects, widens the range of conservative treatment options for degenerative joint disorders. © Springer Medizin Verlag 2006.
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Martin, H., Da Silva Ferreira, D., & Markoll, R. (2006). Pulsierende Signal Therapie als Behandlungsmodalität bei Arthrose. Trauma Und Berufskrankheit, 8(SUPPL. 3). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10039-005-1065-z
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