by Dr. Debbie Smrz, BSc, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
What is Magnetic Field Therapy?
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) uses rapidly changing electromagnetic fields to stimulate and promote cellular viability, support blood flow, and ease pain and swelling. It is a localised service that can be universally applied to any affected part of the body. Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) works by providing additional energy into the cellular energy production system. This is beneficial as it allows for a higher exchange rate of Ions crossing the cell membrane, promoting cell health and more efficient division.
What can this be beneficial for?
Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) can be beneficial for many chronic and acute medical issues. The following are just some of the many uses of Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) :
- Chronic Pain
- Fractures
- Sports Injuries
- Circulatory Conditions
- Degenerative Problems
- Stress
- Soft Tissue Conditions
- Inflammation
- Digestive Problems
- Sleep and relaxation
Clinical Studies and Trials
Many studies have been done on the benefits of this therapy. Below we have included a few just to give you an idea of its effects.
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy of persistent rotator cuff tendinitis
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673684922190
Results:
At the end of the study 19 (65%) of the 29 patients were symptomless and 5 others showed change.
Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields for For Osteo-arthritis
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031940605608486#!
Results:
Supports the insightful application of pulsed electromagnetic fields to ease pain and disability due to osteo-arthritis.
Care of nonunited scaphoid fractures by pulsed electromagnetic field and cast
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S036350238680140X
Results:
22 (92%) of 24 patients initially in long-arm thumb spica casts and PEMF. We have found PEMF to be a reliable alternative method of for nonunited scaphoid fractures.