About magnetotherapy
Curative effects of the low-frequency pulse magnetic field (LPMF)
The effects of the biological changes in the tissues caused by low-frequency pulse magnetic field may be used to cure various diseases.
There are 6 basic classified groups and effects:
- Pain-killing (analgesic)
- Myo-relaxing (relief from spasms)
- Anti-oedema (anti-swelling)
- Vasodilatative (widening the bloodstream)
- Detoxification (accelerating metabolism)
- Healing and regenerative, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic
A brief description of the therapeutic effects of biomag magnetotherapy
Pain-killing (analgesic) effects:
Due to magnetic induction, the therapy triggers the generation of an electric current in the nerve fibres, which disables painful pulses moving from the source of the pain via the spinal cord into the brain centres, and (along with some other mechanisms, e.g. enhanced endorphin production, suppression of inflammation and swelling as well as myorelaxation) results in relief from pain.
Characteristics of the LPMF and frequency range used with Biomag®
Polarity of applicators
The pulses of one polarity generated by Biomag® devices allow the applicators to always work with the same polarity at a specific location (for the marking, see the page 22).
How to select and use the applicators
You should always select the type of applicator that best suits the particular therapeutic purposes from those available in the offer (see below). Place the selected applicator as close to the surface of the body as possible. Some applicators allow the applicator to be fixed to the part of the body with a flexible band. Most of the applicators can be fixed on the body with the FIX DUO aids.
Pulse profiles, intensity of the LPMF and frequency wobbling
If you choose INDIVIDUAL mode, you work with various frequencies, intensity and various pulse profiles. The sharp profile of the pulse (needle, triangle) acts in a stimulating way, while the otherprofiles (rounded, rectangular) act to counter pain or result in relief from spasms. It is good to know
that wobbling of the frequency in 3-minute sequences induces a continuous effect, while wobbling pulse after pulse stimulates the body better.
Table of basic therapeutic effects of pulse magnetotherapy according to frequency (guidelines for individual mode)
Number of applications
It is generally known that magnetotherapy should be applied in various ways, depending on the particular case; this means that the duration of the therapy and the number of applications may vary. As standard, there are two application sessions per day; for more serious diseases, three or even more sessions a day are possible, while the recommended break is 6 hours.
History
The healing action of magnets has been known for several centuries. The word “magnet” is derived from the Greek town of Magnesia, where magnetic material – ferrous oxide in its natural form - was mined. Rumour has it (no evidence is available) that the Chinese knew and used magnets as long ago as 4500 B.C.
The magnetic field of the Earth
The Earth has unique magnetic characteristics that are optimal for the development and existence of life. The magnetic field is everywhere around the Earth. The sphere of its influence and effect is called the magnetosphere.
The magnetosphere retains most of the initial cosmic radiation and protects living organisms against harm. Geomagnetism influenced the development of life forms on the Earth. It is one of the primary conditions for life. Placing people in areas where geomagnetism has been eliminated has resulted in impaired biorhythms, metabolic disorders and mental problems.
Harmful (strong) magnetic field
Living organisms react to the Earth´s magnetic field continuously; however, such reactions are not very intense. If we disturb the natural state of an organism using a strong magnetic field, it is quite obvious that the organism will respond to the stimulus with a strong reaction as well. When magnetism was first being explored, people believed that a strong magnetic field would cause no serious harm to the human body.
Devices and procedures using an EMG field and electric energy
There are many therapeutic devices based on the use of an electromagnetic field, and various intensities of electric current are applied. The spectrum of the electromagnetic rays generated by these devices is very wide, so – naturally - the consequent biological effects are also different.
Is counted to contact-free electrotherapeutic methods
In case of the magnetotherapy, the electric component of the electromagnetic field in the tissues (the electric voltage and the electric current) is (on average) 100 times higher in comparison to the traditional (contact) electrotherapy.
Programmes and accessories of Biomag® devices
BIOMAG devices until 1999
The software used in BIOMAG devices has always been developed along with new knowledge of the effects of treatment using a low-frequency pulse magnetic field. There are various types of them, covering the whole scale of low frequencies. Devices in the BIOMAG range have been produced in the Czech Republic since 1989, and the various types (BIOMAG 89, BIOMAG 9201, BIOMAG MINI, BIOMAG DUO, BIOMAG QUATTRO, and BIOMAG FAMILY) have become an important part of medical care in spas, rehabilitation centres and other healthcare institutions.
Recommended literature CZ
Bendarčík Peter: Zdraví a magnetoterapie BIOMAG (2006)
Jiří Chvojka: Magnetoterapie v teorii a praxi (2000)
Valuch J. M.: Magnetismus jako podmínka života a zdraví (2000)
Jeřábek J., Žideková A..: Pulsní magnetické pole při léčbě
recommended literature worldwide
Barkusova, L. P. et al.: O režimach iskustvennych magnitnych polej i ich biologičeskoj aktivnosti. Primeněnije mag. polej v klinike, Kujbyšev; 1976, s. 7-8 Bartko, D. Et al.: Vplyv pulzného magnetického pol´a na cerebrálnu cirkuláciu, frekvenčné spektrá EEG a niektoré vlastnosti krvi. Čs. neurol. neurochir. Sv. 51 (84), 1988, č. 2., S. 124-132
Bazeko, N. P.: Osobennosti reakciji trombocitov na vozdějstvije postojannovo i peremennovo magnitnovo polja pri operacijach na bedernoj arterii. Priměněnije magnitnych polej i ultrazvuka v lečebnych celjach. Leningrad 1985, s. 120-124
Therapeutic effects of the low-frequency pulse magnetic field (LPMF)
The effect of the biological changes in tissue caused by a low-frequency pulse magnetic field may be used to treat various diseases.
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