Effect of Electromagnetic Field Therapy versus Exercise Training in Elderly with Prostatic Dysfunction: A Mini-Review

Background: The benign prostatic hyperplasia develops gradually with age and is characterized by an increase in prostate cell proliferation.  Clinical manifestations of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) include symptoms with the lower urinary system.  Prostate cancer and BPH are not causally related.  The implications of nocturia and bladder dysfunction, especially on quality of life, are significant in cases of clinically evident BPH.
Purpose: The aim of this review was to investigate and compare the effects of electromagnetic field (EMF) therapy and aerobic exercise on prostatic function in elderly males with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Conclusion: Both electromagnetic field therapy and aerobic exercise were effective in enhancing symptoms and quality of life in elderly men with BPH. However, EMF therapy alone demonstrated superior outcomes in reducing urinary symptoms and enhancing quality of life compared to aerobic exercise and medical treatment alone.