PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (PEMF)
Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF)
It is a revolutionary, invisible & Non invasive .It is a very efficient and simple method,and is administered by influencing the patient either generally or locally with a magnetic field packed in impulse bundles. Invisible magnetic field lines permeate all cells in the body simultaneously, down to the cellular level, reaching parts of the body that cannot be influenced efficiently with other methods.
Pulsed electromagnetic fieldsis based on decades of worldwide research carried out by well known scientists. The pulsating magnetic field has a high biological effectiveness.
Millions of treatments have already been successfully done with PEMF systems in more than 80 countries worldwide and proved to be very effective in a wide range of conditions including Pain, Bone healing, Arthritis, Depression etc.
PEMF waves have the capacity of reaching into the body and healing an imbalance without touching anything. No other form of therapy achieves deep tissue treatment. It can be used even over Plaster cast since magnetic fields permeate all materials. It can also be used with plates & fixators because no damaging heat is produced in the implants.
PEMF provides deep tissue penetration increasing inter-cellular fluids flow, reducing pain and inflammation, while accelerating tissue healing. This is the essence of energy medicine. These “waves” are the future medicine. It means that you will see magnetic fields as a form of energy medicine, being used more and more in the future to heal problems that medicines can’t or haven’t been able to do.
PEMF is not just another temporary solution that treats the symptoms but not the cause. It is unique because it energizes the cells to support the body’s natural healing process. As a result patients heal much better & faster.
A long clinical observation of PEMF has proved that this kind of treatment has no side-effects practically with all diseases, successfully combines with traditional, surgical, physiotherapeutic, and other methods.
The US FDA accepted the use of PEMF devices in the healing of non-union bone fractures in 1979, urinary incontinence and muscle stimulation in 1998, and depression and anxiety in 2006. Israel has accepted the use of PEMF devices in for migraine headaches. Canada has accepted PEMF devices for several uses. The European Union has many acceptances for the use of PEMF therapy in many areas including healing and recovery from trauma degeneration and the treatment of the pain associated with these conditions.
How P.E.M.F works
PEMF’s are extremely low frequency Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields with a range from 0.25 Hz to 50 Hz.PEMF uses electrical energy to direct a series of magnetic pulses through tissue, whereby each magnetic pulse induces tiny electrical signals that stimulate and provide a virtual massage for the cells.
Mitochondria the “powerhouses” of the cell are able to absorb PEMF’s electromagnetic energy which then activates a series of reactions to increase and store more cellular energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).By increasing energy available in this readily accessible form, PEMF electromagnetic energy is able to greatly stimulate the biological function of cells, tissue, and systems and even raise overall vital energy throughout the individual.
PEMF Research
There are in excess of 10,000 published scientific papers about the effects of PEMF .
Mechanism
Energy potentials absorbed by the body
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Stimulates cells activities & metabolism
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Increase blood circulation & oxygenation
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Initiate Detoxification process
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Promote muscle relaxation
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Accelerate body’s self-healing mechanism
PEMF has been proven to
- Repair damaged and diseased tissue
- Decreased pain
- Reduced inflammation, swelling, and irritation
- Increased range of motion
- Faster functional recovery
- Reduced muscle loss after surgery
- Increased tensile strength in ligaments
- Faster healing of skin wounds
- Enhanced capillary formation
- Acceleration of nerve regeneration
- Decreased tissue necrosis.
- Increase the cellular level of oxygen absorption up to 200%
- Enhance the synthesis of protein in the cells
- Improves circulation by opening and dilating the arteries and capillaries
- Stimulates endorphins, serotonin, and the body’s natural healing process
- Works as a catalyst to increase bone density and muscle mass
INCREASES
- rculation
- Energy to Cells
- Cell Hydration
- Bone Density
- Lean Muscle Mass
- Flexibility
- Range of Motion
- Immune System
- Nerve and Muscle Response
DECREASES
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Swelling
- Inflammation
- Edema
- Spasms
- Stress
- Bruises
Resolution of soft tissue injuries.
Healthy cells in tissue have a membrane potential difference between the inner and outer membrane. This causes a steady flow of ions through its pores. In a damaged cell the potential is raised and an increased and increased sodium inflow occurs. As a result, interstitial fluid is attracted to the area, resulting in swelling and oedema.
The application of PEMF to damaged cells accelerates the re-establishment of normal potentials (Sansaverino) increasing the rate of healing and reducing swelling. This can help to disperse bruising also.
Pain reduction
Pulsed magnetic field has been shown to bring about a reduction of pain, which again is due to action at the cellular level. Pain is transmitted as an electric signal, which encounters gaps at intervals along its path. The signal is transferred in the form of a chemical signal across the synaptic gap and this is detected by receptors on the post-synaptic membrane. A charge of about -70mV exists across the inner and outer membranes, but when a pain signal arrives it raises this to +30mV. This action causes channels to open in the membrane, triggering the release of a chemical transmitter and allowing ions to flow into the synaptic gap. The cell then re-polarizes to its previous resting level.
Effects on fracture repair
Acceptance of magnetic fields in medicine came about foremost in the field of orthopedics. Low frequency and low intensity fields have been used extensively for the treatment of non-union fractures. By 1979 this method was approved in the USA as a safe and effective treatment for non-union fractures; for failed arthroses; and for congenital pseudo-arthroses. According to Bassett this method has been used by more than 6,000 surgeons.
Clinical applications
The value of pulsed magnetic field has been shown to cover a wide range of conditions, with well-documented trials carried out by hospitals, rheumatologists and physiotherapists. For example, the department of rheumatology at Addenbrookes Hospital carried out investigations into the use of PEMF for the treatment of persistent rotator cuff tendinitis. The treatment was applied to patients who had symptoms refractory to steroid injection and other conventional treatments. At the end of the trial, 65% of these were symptom free, with 18% of the remainder being greatly improved.
Different conditions require different frequency programs. For example, 5Hz causes vasoconstriction whilst 10Hz and above causes vasodilatation. Biological effectiveness is achieved in just 10 minutes for most injuries, so that long treatment sessions are not required. When used at the correct level there are no recorded side effects.
