Magnetotherapy is a widely used physical therapy method based on the use of the healing properties of magnetic fields that penetrate deep into the affected tissues. Magnetotherapy with magnetic fields is an effective treatment for relieving pain and inflammation, reducing swelling and accelerating healing. Indications for magnetotherapy include a variety of conditions such as sports injuries, joint pain and inflammation, soft tissue injuries, and various types of musculoskeletal problems.
What is magnetotherapy?
Magnetotherapy is an advanced technique used in rehabilitation that aids in the process of tissue regeneration. Magnetic fields magnetic fields are generated by special devices that produce pulsed magnetic fields & at low frequencies. The therapeutic method offers a number of benefits, including the ability to penetrate deeply into affected tissues, which promotes effective therapy.
Magnetotherapy strengthens connective tissue and stimulates bone scar production. In addition, it improves oxygen uptake by the tissues and has anti-edema, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects.
Magnet therapy also improves the absorption of oxygen by the tissues and has an anti-edema, anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect.
The course of the magnetotherapy treatment does not require any special preparation. The patient only needs to remove metal objects and turn off the cell phone. The treatment can be carried out through clothing or a plaster bandage, and the treated area is placed in a special coil. The therapy usually consists of 10 sessions lasting from 10 to 30 minutes, and the parameters of the magnetic field are adjusted to the individual needs of the patient.
Depending on the patient's condition, magnetotherapy may involve different ranges of magnetic field frequencies and intensities. During the treatment, the magnetic field penetrates the body, reaching every cell, where it affects cell membranes and ion transport processes, promoting repair processes. This improves the flow of oxygen and nutrients into the cells. The effect of the magnetic field on tissues produces a number of biological effects, including effects on oxygen free radicals, cellular proliferation and apoptosis processes, control of nucleic acid replication and transcription, and protein synthesis, as well as modifying the transmission of signals between cells.
What are the indications for magnetotherapy treatment?
Magnetotherapy is widely used to treat a variety of conditions due to its non-invasive nature and the lack of inducing a temperature rise during treatment. It is particularly effective during periods of disease exacerbation. Among the main indications for magnetotherapy are:
- osteoarthritis,
- rheumatoid arthritis,
- fractures,
- arthritis of joints and periarticular tissues,
- recovery periods after certain surgical procedures, such as endoprosthesis implantation,
- bronchitis and sinusitis,
- osteoporosis,
- chronic inflammatory processes in soft tissues, joints, bones, nerves,
- spasticity,
- post-traumatic conditions and sports injuries, and many others.
An additional advantage of magnet therapy is that no special preparation is required before treatment. The energy emitted during magnetic field therapy penetrates clothing or plaster bandages. With proper selection of pulse parameters, the magnetic field is safe. However, there are some limitations to its use.
.Magnetotherapy - biological effects of an alternating magnetic field:
- anti-inflammatory effect,
- analgesic effect,
- increased oxygen uptake by tissues,
- stimulation of peripheral circulation,
- intensification of tissue respiration processes,
- immunostimulatory effect,
- anti-oedematous effects,
- mobilization of microcirculation,
- acceleration of the bone fusion process,
- impact on oxygen free radicals,
- acceleration of soft tissue regeneration processes,
- influence on the rate of flow of efferent and afferent stimuli by affecting nerve synapses,
What are the effects of magnetotherapy?
The effects of magnetotherapy are wide-ranging and cover various aspects of the body's functioning. Magnetic field treatment contributes to normalizing the resting potential of the cell membrane and improves the dynamics of ion flow. In addition, it increases the ability of cells to absorb oxygen, which has a beneficial effect on the body's energy metabolism. Here are some of the effects of magnetotherapy treatment:
- improve blood circulation,
- strengthening the immune system,
- reduction of edema,
- anti-inflammatory effect,
- relief of pain,
- acceleration of fracture healing,
- treatment of bone loss associated with osteoporosis,
- improving the treatment of joint diseases,
- supporting soft tissue regeneration,
- reduction of muscle tension,
- regeneration of nerve tissue,
What are the contraindications to magnotherapy treatment?
There are several important contraindications for magnetotherapy treatments, which include:
- pregnancy,
- cancerous diseases,
- active viral or bacterial infections,
- tuberculosis disease,
- tuberculosis
- proneness to bleeding,
- previous receipt of ionizing radiation or performance of radiological examinations,
- fungal infections,
- vein inflammation with thrombosis,
- severe cardiovascular disease,
- presence of electronic implants,
Please note that magnetotherapy can lead to side effects. In some patients, cases of lowered blood pressure, slowed reactions and visual disturbances have been observed. Therefore, it is important to carry out magnetotherapy under the close supervision of a specialist and take into account the patient's individual health conditions.