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Magnetic Therapy (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) (PEMF is a…
Magnetic Therapy
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Uses Central Reverse Polarity (CRP) magnets, which are stronger than standard magnet
The magnetic field created by the boots/rug help to relax capillary walls and muscle and soft tissue allowing increased blood flow, therefore providing more oxygen
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Can be used pre and post exercise to help improve blood flow making warm up quicker and more efficient
Can help aid the recovery of tendon, ligament injuries, fractures, navicular, arthritis, laminitis, and splints
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Dr. Phillip Steyn and a group of researchers in the Department of Radiological Health Services at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Colorado State University looked at the effects of static magnets on blood flow in the metacarpas of the horse and concluded, "static magnetic fields associated with the application of commercially available magnetic wraps for 48 hours did not increase the blood flow pattern of the metacarpas under the wrap."
Dr. Carlos Vallbona investigated the pain response in post-polio patients at the Baylor College of Medicine's Institute for Rehabilitative Research in Houston, Texas. In a double-blind study of 50 patients using magnets, a significant reduction in pain was reported by those patients using active magnets as opposed to patients using "sham" magnets. Twenty-nine of the patients with active magnets reported that, on average, they felt a reduction in pain from 9.6 to 4.4 (0 to 10 scale) while the 21 other patients using the sham magnets reported a reduction in pain of 9.5 to 8.4. This significant difference lends some "science" to the magnetic-therapy discussion
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All of the cells in a horse–the same is true for humans–have a natural, resting electric current flowing through them so magnetic therapy is said to have a positive effect on the ion exchange and regulation, helping to return cells back to resting potential
Contributes to widening of the blood vessels, which allows more blood to pass through
Thermal energy is being produced. This contributes to an increase in regional blood flow, oxygenation, and supply of nutrients
There is a cutback in the production of toxic metabolic byproducts, and the increased blood flow aids in the removal of these byproducts
Low cost, easily available and can be integrated into daily routine
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PEMF uses selected therapeutic frequencies, created by a battery-powered box, that help to stimulate the different cells in the body, so they regenerate and work more efficiently together
The intensity, duration and frequency of the therapy is changed depending on why it’s being used, which enables it to be used on a wide range of issues (PEFM)
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