General Information on Magnetic Field Therapy
Did practitioners of Magnetic field therapy believe that maintaining good health requires the body’s electromagnetic field to be in balance? (Yes or no)
Yes
What does PEMF stand for?
Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy
PEMF and rTMS have already been tested for safety and efficacy. (True or False)
False, PEMF and rTMS technologies are still currently being tested for safety and efficacy.
Magnetic Field Therapy is the application of static magnets on the body. (True of False)
False (there are multiple different types including static magnets, PEMF, or rTMS)
What is Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)?
It is a type of Magnetic Field Therapy that sends low-frequency magnetic pulses into the brain.
Why are trial that showed the effect of magnets on pain in question?
Because of design flaws and placebo effects.
Who should not use this therapy? (Name 2)
Pregnant women
Young children
People who have cardiac pacemakers or other medical devices or implants that have a magnetic field
People who are getting an MRI or x-ray
What are the two types of therapeutic magnets?
Unipolar magnets and bipolar/alternating-pole magnets
Finish the sentence: In many studies the improvements in certain conditions are _______.
often not significantly more than placebo effects.
Name the side effects of Magnetic Field Therapy.
Pain, nausea, and dizziness
What is the most common range of strength of therapeutic magnets?
400 to 800 gauss
Is this therapy effective? Why?
Because there isn't conclusive evidence to support the effectiveness of magnetic field therapy on any of the alleged uses.
Name 3 alleged uses of Magnetic Field Therapy.
to treat/diagnose: cancer, AIDS, psychiatric disorders, stress, multiple sclerosis, infections, to increase energy, prolong life, stimulate the immune system and foot, back, and joint pain
State what the different types of magnets used in Magnetic Field Therapy.
Electrically charged
Utilized along with acupuncture needles
Static, that are placed in a specific area for long periods of time
What could PEMF reduce according to a study in the West Indian Medical Journal?
Paresthesia in multiple sclerosis and back pain.