PEMF
The PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) coil is a low-power frequency source with a variety of applications. It can be used for:
- Pain management
- Reducing inflammation
- Treating sleep disorders
- Entrainment (synchronizing brainwave frequencies)
- Alleviating depression and anxiety
- Promoting bone healing
- And much more
Scientific studies
Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Pain, Stiffness, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Osteoarthritis
Compared with placebo, there was a beneficial effect of PEMF therapy on pain, stiffness, and physical function in patients with osteoarthritis.
[Yang X, He H, Ye W, Perry TA, He C. Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Pain, Stiffness, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials. Phys Ther. 2020 Jul 19;100(7):1118-1131. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzaa054. PMID: 32251502.]
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy effectiveness in low back pain
PEMF therapy seems to be able to relieve the pain intensity and improve functionality in individuals with low back pain conditions.
[Andrade R, Duarte H, Pereira R, Lopes I, Pereira H, Rocha R, Espregueira-Mendes J. Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy effectiveness in low back pain: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Porto Biomed J. 2016 Nov-Dec;1(5):156-163. doi: 10.1016/j.pbj.2016.09.001. Epub 2016 Nov 1. PMID: 32258569; PMCID: PMC6806956.]
Low-energy Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Reduces Pain in Fibromyalgia
In our pilot controlled study, PEMF appeared to be safe and improved fibromyalgia symptoms.
[Giovale M, Novelli L, Persico L, Motta F, Rampoldi S, Galli R, Monteforte P, Doveri M, Bianchi G, Selmi C, Bottaro LC. Low-energy Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Reduces Pain in Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Single-blind Controlled Pilot Study. Rheumatol Immunol Res. 2022 Jul 6;3(2):77-83. doi: 10.2478/rir-2022-0013. PMID: 36465321; PMCID: PMC9524818.]