Degenerative joint diseases
such as osteoarthritis (knees, hips, hands, shoulders, elbows)Pain treatment Chronic pain
include back pain, lumbago, tension, radicul opathy Sports injuries
Chronic inflammation of tendons and jointstendon overuse syndromes, inflammation of the pubic bone
Disorders of the active and passive musculoskeletal system are the
most common cause of pain
(chronic or otherwise) around the globe. These disorders include
back pain and osteoarthritis
as well as typical sports injuries such as inflammation of the
tendons and joints. People who
suffer from these conditions often experience significant
limitations in their everyday life as well
as reduced quality of life.
Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) is a non-invasive
procedure developed
specifically for the treatment of these conditions. It differs from
other forms of magnetic
field therapy in its higher oscillation frequency and magnetic
field strength, also known as
effective transduction power. It is believed that these properties
can enhance the healing
processes in the body.
How does the EMTT treatment actually work?
EMTT is a largely risk-free and side-effect-free method. As a
patient, you will find the therapy
very comfortable: The therapy loop is positioned over the area of
pain while you remain fully
clothed – direct skin contact is not necessary.
Typical conditions where EMTT is used
Joints
Pain treatment
Sports injuries
WHAT IS EXTRACORPOREAL MAGNETO-TRANSDUCTION THERAPY (EMTT)?
Extracorporeal magneto-transduction therapy (EMTT) is a
noninvasive, noninvasive treatment
method that offers new options in rehabilitation and regeneration.
Painful areas of the body are
treated with high-energy magnetic pulses. The therapy system builds
up a voltage of between
15 and 30 kV within fractions of a second. The generated energy is
transferred to the body areas
via the treatment loop. The pulse intensity penetrates cell
membranes and manages to become
therapeutically effective in the cell. Depending on the setting,
the impulses penetrate up to
18 cm deep into the tissue, so that deeper tissue layers are also
reached. Since the individual
impulses are of short duration, there is no increase in temperature
in the tissue.
WHAT ARE THE AREAS OF APPLICATION?
Extracorporeal magneto-transduction therapy is used in various
fields, including degenerative joint
diseases, degenerative tendon diseases, as pain therapy, to
accelerate healing in bone fractures
and sports injuries. Very good results are also achieved in overuse
syndromes, bone edema,
stress fractures and inflammation of the pubic bone (so-called
osteitis pubis). It is also an
ideal complement to extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT).
WHAT IS THE TREATMENT?
Treatment at ECOM is performed on an outpatient basis and is
painless. The treatment loop
is positioned on the body region to be treated without having to
remove clothing. Direct skin
contact is not necessary. The pulse strength is individually
adjusted according to the clinical
picture. Cardiac pacemakers are an absolute contraindication! In
individual cases,
endoprosthesis carriers can be treated after prior consultation
with a physician.
Magnetotherapy
Magnetotherapy is a non-invasive treatment technique that uses
magnetic fields to improve the
patient’s health and well-being by helping to stimulate healing and
reducing pain. The technique has
long been used in alternative medicine, and more and more physical
therapists are incorporating it into their practices.
How does magnetotherapy work?
Magnetotherapy works by using magnetic fields to stimulate healing
in the body. These can penetrate
the soft tissue of the body and reach the bones, making them a
useful tool for treating muscle and bone injuries.
When the therapy is applied, magnetic fields penetrate the body and
stimulate the flow of blood and oxygen to the affected area.
What conditions can be treated with magnetotherapy?
Magnetotherapy can be helpful in treating a variety of conditions,
including:
– Muscle injuries: It can help reduce pain and inflammation in
injured muscles, speeding recovery.
– Bone injuries: This procedure can help stimulate healing in
fractured or injured bones.
– Arthritis: It is able to help reduce pain and inflammation in
joints affected by arthritis.
– Chronic pain: It can be useful in the treatment of chronic pain,
including back pain, neuralgia and headache.
– Sports injuries: It is able to help reduce inflammation and speed
up recovery after sports injuries.
– Circulation problems: This therapy can improve blood circulation
in the body, which can help treat
conditions such as peripheral vascular disease.
– Depression and anxiety: Transcranial magnetic therapy is able to
help treat depression and anxiety by
stimulating certain areas of the brain.
It is important to note that magnetic therapy is not a cure for
these conditions, but it can be an
effective tool for reducing symptoms and improving patients’
quality of life. It is always recommended
that the patient consult with a doctor before starting any
alternative treatment.
How is magnetotherapy performed?
Magnetotherapy can be performed in several ways, depending on the
type of injury or ailment
being treated. The devices used for magnetotherapy can range in
size and shape, from small
portable devices to large tabletop devices including pads, coils,
belts and blankets.
The choice of device will depend on the specific area of the body
being treated and the depth
of tissues you want to reach. For example, pads and coils are more
suitable for treating specific,
superficial areas of the body, such as the knees, while magnetic
blankets are more useful for
treating larger areas, such as the back or legs. In addition,
magnetic belts can be used to treat
ailments in the lower back or abdominal area.
During the magnetotherapy session, the patient sits or lies on a
comfortable surface and the
device is placed on the affected area. The physical therapist
adjusts the strength of the magnetic
field to ensure that it is safe and effective for the patient. The
duration of the session can
vary depending on the ailment, but usually lasts between 20 and 30
minutes, depending on the
condition and severity of the injury.
