Magnetotherapy is a branch of physiotherapy in which a magnetic field is used to treat patients. In international medicine, there is no consensus on whether the technique can be considered effective. So, for example, in Russia and some European countries, magnetotherapy is officially recognized and used in clinical institutions, and in the United States it is called nothing more than a pseudoscientific theory. What is the use of magnetic procedures based on and for what purposes are they prescribed?
Method essence
For therapeutic purposes, a constant or alternating (high and low frequency) magnetic field is used. The therapeutic effects of the procedures are somewhat different, but their action is based on the same physical laws.
Under the influence of magnets in tissues (especially those that contain a lot of liquid), eddy electric currents arise, the density of which depends on the electrical conductivity of the biomaterial and the induction of the magnetic field. Blood serum and cerebrospinal fluid are characterized by the highest indicators of electrical conductivity; therefore, these tissues are most susceptible to magnetotherapy.
The emergence of electromotive forces leads to changes:
- the speed of enzymatic reactions;
- transport properties of cell walls;
- electrical potential of nerve cells;
- vascular permeability;
- blood clotting.
In a constant magnetic field, constant electromotive forces are formed, in an alternating field - variable. Hence the difference in treatment results.
A constant magnetic field (PMF) improves microcirculation in tissues, stimulates healing processes, activates immunological reactions, and has anti-inflammatory and sedative effects.
The use of PMP is effective in a number of inflammatory and vascular diseases:
- thrombophlebitis;
- arthrosis;
- arthritis;
- inflammation of the ligaments;
- polyneuritis;
- trophic ulcers;
- long-term non-healing wounds.
Low-frequency alternating field (LMP) reduces vascular tone, improves peripheral blood circulation, normalizes the function of the endocrine glands, has weak hypotensive and antitumor effects. The LUT has an exciting effect on the central nervous system. The indications for this type of therapy are:
- hypertension of 1-2 degrees;
- cardiac ischemia;
- phlebeurysm;
- angiopathy;
- arthropathy;
- thrombophlebitis;
- weakened immunity;
- erysipelas;
- poorly healing wounds;
- melanoma.
The effects of high-intensity pulsed magnetotherapy include:
Indications and contraindications
TV company VETTA, program "Secrets of Health" on the topic "Magnetotherapy":
The program "Be beautiful" on the topic "Magnetotherapy":
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