Professional magnetotherapy

THE STUDY
Effect of stimulation by low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields in subjects with femoral neck fracture. E. Betti et al. 1999.

OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the effectiveness of PEMF on subjects with femoral neck fracture undergoing surgery within 3 days of trauma.

PROTOCOL
8 hours of daily stimulation for 90 days (75Hz – 30 Gauss).

CONCLUSIONS
The application of PEMF following femur fracture has been shown to be effective for complete bone consolidation. The PEMF placebo group experienced more complications.
The pain perceived by the patients was significantly less in the protocol subjects with active PEMF.

RESULTS

THE STUDY
The effect of pulsed electromagnetic fields in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee and cervical spine. Report of randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. Trock et al. 1994.

OBJECTIVE
To test the effects of PEMF on osteoarthritis of the knee and cervical spine on subjects assessed for pain, activities of daily living, pain on movement and joint stiffness.

PROTOCOL
18 treatments of 30 minutes, 3 to 5 times per week (12Hz – 25 Gauss).

CONCLUSIONS
Magnetotherapy proves to be effective for the treatment of osteoarthritis with clear improvements in daily activities and a substantial decrease in joint stiffness and pain.
Reduction of inflammation.

RESULTS

THE STUDY
Effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on patient recovery after arthroscopic surgery: a prospective, randomised, double-blind study. Zorzi et al. 2017.

OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy of PEMFs after arthroscopic knee surgery.

PROTOCOL
Started 5 days after surgery. 6 hours of PEMF daily for 90 days (75Hz – 30 Gauss).

CONCLUSIONS
Magnetotherapy is a valuable treatment to reduce inflammation and promote healing post arthroscopic surgery, without side effects. The therapy improves functional recovery and limits the intake of anti-inflammatory drugs.

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