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Abstract BACKGROUND: Specific pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) have been shown to induce analgesia (antinociception) in snails, rodents and healthy human volunteers. OBJECTIVE: The effect of…
A comparison of rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia
Abstract Specific weak time varying pulsed magnetic fields (MF) have been shown to alter animal and human behaviors, including pain perception and postural sway. Here we demonstrate an…
Designed electromagnetic pulsed therapy: clinical applications
Abstract First reduced to science by Maxwell in 1865, electromagnetic technology as therapy received little interest from basic scientists or clinicians until the 1980s. It…
Expanding use of pulsed electromagnetic field therapies
* Disclosure: Access to the full article requires payment Abstract Various types of magnetic and electromagnetic fields are now in successful use in modern medicine. Electromagnetic…
Effects of unilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation of the motor cortex on chronic widespread pain in fibromyalgia
Abstract Non-invasive unilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the motor cortex induces analgesic effects in focal chronic pain syndromes, probably by modifying central pain modulatory systems. Neuroimaging studies…
A randomized, sham-controlled, proof of principle study of transcranial direct current stimulation for the treatment of pain in fibromyalgia
Abstract OBJECTIVE: Recent evidence suggests that fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by dysfunctional brain activity. Because transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can modulate brain activity…
Electroconvulsive therapy improves severe pain associated with fibromyalgia
Abstract The pathophysiology of fibromyalgia remains unknown. Several reports have recently suggested the novel concept that fibromyalgia is due to the central nervous system becoming…
Slow-frequency rTMS reduces fibromyalgia pain
Abstract OBJECTIVE: Evidence suggests that fibromyalgia (FM) is a centrally mediated pain disorder. Antidepressants, including electroconvulsive therapy, provide some symptomatic relief in FM and other…
Short-term effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields after physical exercise are dependent on autonomic tone before exposure
Abstract The therapeutic application of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) can accelerate healing after bone fractures and also alleviate pain according to several studies. However, no…
The effect of pulsed electromagnetic fields in the treatment of cervical osteoarthritis: a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial
Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) on pain, range of motion (ROM) and functional status…
Effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in lateral epicondylitis
Abstract We aimed to investigate the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) in lateral epicondylitis comparing the modality with sham PEMF and local steroid injection.…
Electromagnetic interventions in musculoskeletal disorders
Abstract Electromagnetic interventions in general and those considering the musculoskeletal system in particular hold many obscurities. Several studies revealing positive effects of electromagnetic fields oppose…
Alternative, complementary, energy-based medicine for spinal cord injury
Abstract This paper provides an overview on various alternative, complementary, or energy-based therapies that expand the healing spectrum of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI).…
Pulsing electromagnetic field treatment in ununited fractures and failed arthrodeses
Abstract Pulsing electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) induce weak electric currents in bone by external coils on casts or skin. This surgically noninvasive, outpatient method, approved by…
Effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on postoperative pain: a double-blind randomized pilot study in breast augmentation patients
Abstract BACKGROUND: Postoperative pain may be experienced after breast augmentation surgery despite advances in surgical techniques which minimize trauma. The use of pharmacologic analgesics and…
Randomized, prospective, and controlled clinical trial of pulsed electromagnetic field stimulation for cervical fusion
Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Multilevel fusions, the use of allograft bone, and smoking have been associated with an increased risk of nonunion after anterior cervical discectomy…
Therapeutic effects of pulsed magnetic fields on joint diseases
Abstract The present paper describes the effects of pulsed magnetic fields (MF) on diseases of different joints, in chronic as well as acute conditions where the presence of…
A randomized controlled trial of the effects of a combination of static and dynamic magnetic fields on carpal tunnel syndrome
Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine if a physics-based combination of simultaneous static and time-varying dynamic magnetic field stimulation to the wrist 4 hours/day for 2 months can reduce subjective neuropathic…
Low energy pulsing electromagnetic fields modify biomedical processes
Abstract Low-energy, pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) have reversed therapeutically resistant pathologic processes in the musculo-skeletal system. Their development as a non-thermal therapeutic agent is based…
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial using a low-frequency magnetic field in the treatment of musculoskeletal chronic pain
Abstract Exposure to a specific pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) has been shown to produce analgesic (antinociceptive) effects in many organisms. In a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled clinical trial, patients with…
Headache treatment with pulsing electromagnetic fields: a literature review.
Abstract Pulsing electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy may be a viable form of complementary and alternative medicine. Clinical applications include the treatment of fractures, wounds, and heart disease.…
Experiments showing that electromagnetic fields can be used to treat inflammatory diseases
Abstract While it is well known that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can induce repair of non-healing bone fractures, EMF therapy remains confined to orthopedic clinics mainly…
Noninvasive treatment of inflammation using electromagnetic fields: current and emerging therapeutic potential
Abstract Magnets, electric current and time varying magnetic fields always have played a role in human medicine. Natural magnetic stones were used in ancient cultures to induce a therapeutic…
Are SPA therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy effective for chronic neck pain? Randomised clinical trial First part: clinical evaluation
Abstract OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to compare SPA therapy (ST) with pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy in chronic neck pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Inclusion criteria were…
Transcranial pulsed magnetic field stimulation facilitates reorganization of abnormal neural circuits and corrects behavioral deficits without disrupting normal connectivity
Abstract Although the organization of neuronal circuitry is shaped by activity patterns, the capacity to modify and/or optimize the structure and function of whole projection…
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Improves Tinnitus
Abstract Background and purpose: Tinnitus is a frequent disorder which is very difficult to treat and there is compelling evidence that tinnitus is associated with…
Extreme voltage could be a surprisingly delicate tool in the fight against cancer
40 Thousand volts, four thousand amperes, and over one hundred million watts squeezed into a cubic centimeter. You’d think that would be enough to vaporize just…
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke Speech Rehabilitation
Aphasia is recognised as a common and debilitating communication impairment, as a result of a stroke lesion. Language deficits in aphasia transpire as a result…
The effect of pulsed electromagnetic fields on secondary skin wound healing: an experimental study
Abstract A variety of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) have already been experimentally used, in an effort to promote wound healing. The aim of the present…
Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy (PEMF) and Molecular Hyperthermia (MHT)
Unbeknownst to most, our bodies operate on electrical charges and energy systems that dictate the ways our cells react to injury, disease processes and recovery…
Pulsed magnetic field therapy in refractory neuropathic pain secondary to peripheral neuropathy: electrodiagnostic parameters–pilot study
Abstract CONTEXT: Neuropathic pain (NP) from peripheral neuropathy (PN) arises from ectopic firing of unmyelinated C-fibers with accumulation of sodium and calcium channels. Because pulsed…
Pulsed Magnetotherapy in Czechoslovakia: A Review
This review article on the use of pulsed magnetotherapy in Czechoslovakia points to its efficacy across a variety of conditions, including joint problems, enuresis, multiple…
A Contact-Free, Biologically Adequate Electromagnetic Stimulation of Repair Regeneration of Osseous, Cartilaginous, and Muscular Tissues in Children
This article reports on the efficacy of a Russian electromagnetic stimulation apparatus termed “Cascade.” The authors state that data from 508 patients suffering from various…
Use of Extremely-Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields in Clinical Practice
This study examined the effects of extremely-low-frequency magnetic fields (TAMMAT device) in the treatment of a group of 650 patients suffering from a host of…
Therapeutic Application of Constant and Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields
This review article cites studies pointing to the efficacy of low-frequency magnetic fields in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions, including burns, arthritis,…
A Low-frequency Impulse Apparatus for Physical Therapy
This review article notes that treatment with an “Infita” apparatus, used to deliver low-frequency magnetic fields, has been shown to improve general hemodynamics and microcirculation…
Rhumart Therapy: A Non-invasive Cell Regeneration Ion and AntiInflammatory Therapy Using LF-EM Fields
This review article notes that low-frequency electromagnetic therapy has been used for a variety of purposes. Those specifically identified the author include cell growth promotion,…
Magnetic Field Application for the Treatment of Vascular Diseases of the Brain and Eyes
This study examined the effects of magnetotherapy on patients suffering from a variety of eye and brain vascular disorders. Treatment made use of the “Polius-1”…
An Overview of the Third Workshop ‘Use of Millimeter Waves in Medicine
PEMF Review Article This review article summarizes findings presented at the Third Workshop on the use of low-intensity millimeter waves in medicine, held in Zvenigorod,…
Possibilities of Magnetotherapy in Stabilization of Visual Function in Patients with Glaucoma
In this study, patients with primary open-angle glaucoma with compensated intraocular pressure were administered magnetotherapy using an ATOS device with 33-mT magnetic field induction. The procedure…
Clinical Assessment of the Rhumart System based on the Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields with Low Frequency
This research examined the effects of low-frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields on patients suffering from a wide range of disorders, including musculoskeletal disorders, neurological disorders, circulatory…
The Biological Effects of a Pulsed Electrostatic with Specific Reference to Hair: Electrotrichogenesis
This double-blind, placebo-controlled study examined the effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on hair loss in men suffering from male pattern baldness. PEMF exposures were administered to…
Experience with Treating Some Orthopedic Diseases with Millimeter Range Radiation of Nonthermal Intensity
This study concluded that the use of millimeter wave (MW) therapy was effective in the treatment of both children and adults suffering from a variety…
Experiences of Patients Suffering from Migraine-Type Headache Treated with Magnetotherapy
This placebo-controlled, double-blind study examined the effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields (2-5 Hz and flux densities of 3-4 mT) on patients suffering from migraine headaches. PEMFs…
Treatment of Headache Pulsating Electromagnetic Field a Preliminary Report
Results of this study indicated that pulsating electromagnetic fields (12 Hz and 5 mT) were an effective prophylactic treatment for patients suffering from cervical and migraine…
Pulsating Electromagnetic Field in the Therapy of Headache
In this study, 90 headache patients were treated with pulsating electromagnetic fields via large coils to the body for 20 minutes per day for a…
Beneficial Effects of Electromagnetic Fields
This review article claims that over a quarter of a million patients worldwide with chronically ununited fractures have experienced beneficial results from treatment with pulsed…
Use of Traditional and Non-traditional Methods in the Treatment of Headache
This article examined the effects of millimeter wave therapy in the treatment of 107 patients suffering from headaches of varying causes. Treatment consisted of the Nao-Hu,…
Fundamental and Practical Aspects of Therapeutic Uses of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMFs)
Noting that beneficial effects of low-energy, time-varying magnetic fields have been shown since the early 1970s, this review article cites studies pointing to its success…
The Influence of the Pineal Gland on Migraine and Cluster Headaches and Effects of Treatment with picoTesla Magnetic Fields
This article reports on the case of an acute migraine patient who was successfully treated with external magnetic fields. R. Sandyk, “The Influence of the…
Magnetotherapy in Clinical and Ambulatory Practice
This study examined the effects of electromagnetic fields administered over a period of 10 days on 354 patients suffering from various orthopedic conditions. Results showed…
Cerebral Use of a Pulsating Magnetic Field in Neuropsychiatry Patients with Long-term Headache
Results of this double-blind, placebo-controlled study demonstrated that the administration of a pulsed magnetic field for less than one hour to headache patients produced significant beneficial…
State of the Art in Electromagnetic Therapeutics: Soft Tissue Applications
This review article notes that pulse-type electromagnetic fields (PEMF) are the most frequently used type of electromagnetic therapy. Another form is pulsed radio frequency; PRF…
Pulsed Magnetotherapy in Czechoslovakia-A Review
This article reviews the use of magnetotherapy in Czechoslovakia. Noting that this modality has been used for more than a decade, the author states that…
EHF-Therapy for Hemophylic Arthropathy and Hemarthroses of the Knee Joint
In this study, hemophiliacs suffering from joint hemorrhage received millimeter wave (MW) therapy at biologically active points beginning on the first day of hospital release. Adults…
Possible Therapeutic Applications of Pulsed Magnetic Fields
Results of this study indicated that the optimal frequency of pulsed magnetic fields ranges between 10.0 and 25.0 Hz in the treatment of chronic inflammatory…
Magnetotherapy of Hepatitis A and B in Children
This study examined the effects of magnetotherapy in children suffering from various forms of viral hepatitis. Magnetotherapy consisted of alternating magnetic fields applied to the…
Experience with the Use of Glucocorticosteroids and Magnetic Fields in the Intensive Therapy of Severe Forms of Viral Hepatitis
Results of this study showed that the use of magnetic fields was effective in treating patients suffering from viral hepatitis who had previously not benefited from…
Sinusoidally-Modulated Currents in the Therapy of Chronic Gastroduodenitis in Children
This controlled study examined the effects of sinusoidally modulated currents (100 Hz) coupled with conventional therapy in children suffering from chronic gastroduodenitis. Children received 8-10…
Effect of a Decimeter Wave Electromagnetic Fields on the Motor Function of the Stomach in Children with Strong Gastroduodenitis
Results of this study indicated that treatment with decimeter-band electromagnetic fields improved motor function of the stomach and reduced dyspepsia and pain in children suffering…