PEMF Therapy (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field)
Low-frequency electromagnetic pulses applied to the body, said to support cellular repair and circulation.
52/100
Various (including Dr. William Pawluk)
Ongoing daily use, acute conditions 4-8 weeks
11 phases
3 conditions
Protocol Overview
Low-frequency electromagnetic pulses applied to the body, said to support cellular repair and circulation. FDA-approved bone growth stimulators use pulsed electromagnetic fields for fractures that have not healed (nonunion fractures). Other uses, such as chronic pain, are under study. Devices range from whole-body mats to small local applicators.
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Safety Profile
Bone growth stimulators using PEMF are FDA-approved for nonunion fractures, though trial results for fracture healing are mixed. Small trials suggest modest pain relief in knee osteoarthritis. PEMF is not FDA-approved for depression (the FDA-cleared brain stimulation for depression is TMS, a different technology). Home devices vary widely in strength and quality. Generally well tolerated.
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