PEMF therapy (pulsed electromagnetic field)
Protocols · Other
Tier B
What this is
FDA-approved for non-union fractures and specific depression indications. Broader "wellness" claims (sleep, pain, recovery) have weaker evidence. Device quality varies hugely.
Mechanism
Low-frequency electromagnetic fields hypothesized to modulate cell membrane potential, ion channels, and mitochondrial function; possible osteoblast/fibroblast signaling
Dose & route
Various protocols; 8-30 Hz; 10-30 min sessions; device-dependent
Citations
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6413211/
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30243223/
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4621459/
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