PDI Magnetic Converter stands out from similar pulsed electromagnetic field devices on the market by being fully customizable, offering customizable frequencies which stimulate cell health and kickstart innate healing ability in your body.
This study sought to assess the quality of reporting essential SMF dosage and treatment parameters across randomized clinical trials of SMF therapy.
Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy
PEMF therapy can restore the natural electrical currents in your body and brain. These currents are necessary for cell movement, healing and signaling throughout the body – disruption in this electric current may result in dysfunction or illness; Pulsed PEMF therapy helps realign these electrical currents to support overall health and wellness.
Electromagnetic fields have proven themselves as an effective therapeutic approach to wound healing and treating diabetic foot ulcers, with PEMF therapy having shown to positively influence various signaling molecules involved in wound healing processes such as MMP-2 and IL-6 production. Cellular responses vary depending on factors like frequency, duration, tissue type type, field strength strength and wound stage.
Studies on PEMF effects have yielded inconsistent findings, possibly due to factors like small sample sizes, high risks of bias and differences between treatment or outcome parameters. Furthermore, due to limited access to high-quality RCTs we cannot easily compare treatment with control groups.
RCT evidence in this area largely relies on short-term outcomes. Only three studies were identified that compare PEMF with sham treatments for pain relief in osteoarthritis patients and found no statistically significant difference in pain reduction between groups; however, interpretation should be undertaken with caution as quality data available is limited and only one research project examined PEMF effects on function in knee osteoarthritis patients.
PEMF must be administered at an optimal frequency, intensity and application duration to be effective. When applied too long at high frequencies it may interfere with natural healing by encouraging cell proliferation and inhibiting apoptosis; shorter applications at lower frequencies have shown to increase biomechanical strength early in wound closure processes; further research must be conducted into ideal PEMF parameters to develop standard experimental guidelines for future controlled trials.
Frequency-Specific PEMF Therapy
HealthyLine’s PEMF technology utilizes frequencies and intensities shown to be most effective, mimicking nature’s own natural pulsations, so as to be compatible with human bodies and biorhythms more closely.
PEMF therapy does not impede with normal body functions or pose any harmful side effects when utilized properly; rather, it merely expedites healing processes quicker. Physical therapists can even incorporate PEMF into treatment plans as part of the healing regimen for their clients.
PEMF devices produce pulsating electromagnetic fields that penetrate deeply into the body to stimulate electrical currents in cells and open ion channels within cells to allow positively charged particles in, stimulating cells into activity by producing more ATP energy for energy production, strengthening muscles and bones over time.
PEMF therapy has also been known to break apart scar tissue and increase blood flow to tissues and organs, helping the body flush out toxins while decreasing inflammation, as well as reduce pain caused by injury or surgery.
PEMF therapy is an invaluable addition to any rehabilitation program at Optimal Health and Wellness Center, speeding recovery from injuries or surgeries as well as treating conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, degenerative spine disease, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression.
Frequency specific microcurrent (FSM) is an incredible new technology that enables us to induce very precise cellular changes with frequency instructions. FSM can be programmed to rebalance your nervous system, calm inflammation of nerves in joints and tissues, release calcium build-up from tendons, strengthen muscles and much more – it truly is one of our most advanced tools available for helping our clients feel their best!
Static Magnet Therapy (SMF)
Static magnetic field (SMF) therapy is a fundamental form of electromagnetic therapy, serving as the basis for other forms of field therapy. Magnetic induction intensities range from low (5mT) to very strong (>1T).
Chronic SMF exposure has been demonstrated to have an adaptive response on microvasculature, returning it back to normalization of dysfunctional vasculature (9-10). Furthermore, multiple in vitro studies have demonstrated how SMF can influence mesenchymal stem cell differentiation into osteoblasts and osteocytes (17,18).
Studies of SMF therapy on animal models have yielded promising results. For instance, Xu et al. implanted 180 mT SMF magnet material onto the lumbar spine of OVX rats and observed an increase in bone mineral density near magnet compared to untreated controls.
Another study demonstrated that 0.4 T SMF enhanced matrix vesicle secretion from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells while simultaneously decreasing their proliferation rate and increasing Osteocalcin and OCT-4 gene expression levels associated with bone formation.
Animal studies demonstrate the efficacy of static magnetic field therapy; however, few human trials have been performed to demonstrate its efficacy. Of the RCTs conducted thus far, none has demonstrated significant differences in pain levels, SSS or FSS scores, or Patients’ Clinical Global Impression of Change between static magnetic field therapy and placebo treatments.
A quality assessment (QA) score was devised to assess the level of detail provided by authors when discussing 10 essential dosing parameters, including magnet characteristics (materials, dimensions and pole configuration); SMF application (frequency, duration, site of application and support device); target tissue distance from applied permanent magnet; and target distance. Of the 10 essential parameters described by authors only two were fully described while eight others either partially or not at all made it impossible for investigators to replicate study protocols.
Once these methodological issues have been resolved, more expensive clinical studies using SMF will likely fail to show any discernible benefits; although anecdotal feedback from champion athletes worldwide suggests that static magnet therapy could indeed help in relieving pain and improving soft tissue repair.
EMTT
EMTT therapy is an innovative noninvasive solution that helps promote healing from musculoskeletal injuries and disorders by activating your natural stem cells, which are responsible for repairing damaged tissues and returning the body back to normal functioning. EMTT can also reduce swelling, promote bone and tendon growth and increase blood circulation to the area where treatment is being given.
Storz Medical and CuraMedix’s advanced magnetic field technology – the MAGNETOLITH machine – allows patients to gain relief without surgery and unnecessary risks. Producing high energy electromagnetic pulses that penetrate deep tissue layers, this creates a physical change within cells resulting in normalizing membrane potentials and mechanical activation of ionic channels.
As a result, the body can better absorb essential vitamins and minerals while expel any unwanted materials more rapidly, making the EMTT machine ideal for treating stress fractures, arthritis and tendinopathies among other conditions.
EMTT treatments are very comfortable, as patients can remain fully clothed during their session. A loop applicator is then gently placed over or around the affected area of your body – direct skin contact isn’t necessary and most patients feel nothing during this procedure! Sessions usually last 20-30 minutes each time and up to eight can be repeated over a number of weeks.
EMTT technology can be especially useful for athletes as it speeds the healing process from musculoskeletal injuries, as well as people living with degenerative joint conditions like osteoarthritis or herniated discs. Furthermore, its effectiveness can be further improved when used alongside laser therapy or injections of hyaluronic acid to increase its effects – thus helping your doctor tailor a treatment plan tailored specifically to meet your specific healing and pain relief goals and expediting recovery time and quality of life goals more quickly than before.
