Exercise Protects Bone Tissue Against Harmful Effects of Combined Electromagnetic Field in Aged Rats
Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, vol.42, no.1, pp.48-56, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 42 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.1097/tgr.0000000000000497
- Journal Name: Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Abstracts in Social Gerontology, AgeLine, CINAHL, EMBASE, Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
- Page Numbers: pp.48-56
- Keywords: 2.1 GHz, 2.45 GHz, aged, bone, electromagnetic field, exercise, rats
- Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective: – This study was planned to investigate the effect of exercise on bone tissue in aged rats exposed to a combined frequency of electromagnetic fields(EMFs). Methods: – Rats were exposed to combined EMF and subjected to aerobic exercise on a treadmill 5 days a week. At the end of the experiment, histopathological, immunohistochemical, genetic analyses, scanning electron microscopy analysis, and 3-point bending tests were performed on rat bone tissues. Results and conclusions: – Exposure to combined EMF caused damage to bone tissue and negatively affected the biomechanical properties of aged rats, whereas exercise had a protective role against this damage.