Response of pain to static magnetic fields in postpolio patients: A double-blind pilot study

Vallbona, Carlos; Hazlewood, Carlton F.; Jurida, Gabor

doi:10.1016/s0003-9993(97)90332-4

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“…On the other hand, researchers used the transcranial magnetic stimulation for the treatment of depression [31] or use the small magnet to stimulate the trigger point [32]. The result found significant effect of magnetic stimulation for relief of pain.…”

Section: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulationmentioning

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Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Pain and Function in Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Alayat¹,

Ali²,

Fiky³

et al. 2017

IJPR

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Background: Mechanical neck pain (MNP) is a common neck disorders affecting middle-aged population.Magnetotherapy is considered as a safe and non-invasive physical therapy modality used in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. , 4.483(1.228) months respectively. They were randomly assigned in to two groups. Group I (30 Patients) was treated with PEMF plus exercises (PEMF+EX) group and group II (30 Patients) treated with placebo magnetic plus exercises (PL+EX) group. Exercise program included active range of motion, muscle stretching and strengthening exercises applied two sessions/week for 6 weeks. PEMF was applied with 20 Hz, 0.8 mT for 20 minutes two sessions/week for 6 weeks. Pain level was measured by visual analog scale (VAS) and neck functions were measured by neck disability index (NDI). The level of significance was set at p< 0.05.Results: Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-ranks test revealed significant differences in VAS and NDI in PEMF+EX and PL+EX groups (p <0.0001). Mann-Whitney (MW) Test showed significant decreased in VAS and NDI scores both treatment (p <0.0001) with more significant decrease in PEMF group than PL+EX group.Conclusion: PEMF combined with exercise was effective more than exercises alone in decreasing the scores of VAS and NDI in Chronic MNP.

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Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Pain and Function in Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Alayat¹,

Ali²,

Fiky³

et al. 2017

IJPR

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“…However, there are only a small number of published reports supporting the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic fields for treating osteoarthritis 29,30 and static magnets for managing pain. 32,33 Even fewer studies have examined possible mechanisms of action. 14,15,33 Vallbona et al 32 recently studied the effects of magnets and placebo magnets on chronic pain in individuals with postpolio syndrome.…”

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Comparison of Static and Placebo Magnets on Resting Forearm Blood Flow in Young, Healthy Men

Martel

Andrews²,

Roseboom³

2002

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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Study Design: Prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover design. Objectives: To examine the effects of static magnets on resting forearm blood flow and vascular resistance. Background: Despite little scientific evidence indicating benefits of wearing static magnets, recent reports have indicated a dramatic increase in the usage of magnets to treat a variety of medical conditions. Magnet manufacturers have proposed that one mechanism for pain reduction involves magnet-related blood flow alterations to the affected area. Methods and Measures: Twenty young, healthy men (mean age ± SD = 25 ± 2 years) wore commercially available static magnets and placebos for 30 minutes on 2 separate occasions. Resting forearm blood flow was assessed in triplicate at minutes 10, 20, and 30, using venous occlusion plethysmography. Forearm vascular resistance was estimated by dividing mean arterial pressure by blood flow. Results: The average blood flow over the 30-minute measurement period was not significantly different between the magnet and placebo sessions (mean ± SD for magnet session = 1.40 ± 0.63 ml blood × 100 ml tissue Ϫ1 × min Ϫ1; mean ± SD for placebo session = 1.36 ± 0.46 ml blood × 100 ml tissue Ϫ1 × min Ϫ1; P = 0.66). Blood flow measurements at minutes 10, 20, and 30 were also not significantly different between the magnet and placebo sessions, and forearm vascular resistance was not different between the magnet and placebo sessions at any time (P Ͼ 0.05). Conclusion: Exposure to static magnets for up to 30 minutes had the same effect on resting forearm blood flow and vascular resistance as placebo magnets. These data suggest that static magnets do not result in significant alterations in resting blood flow. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2002;32:518-524.

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“…44 Vallbona found them useful in a study involving post-polio patients. 45 In contrast to these beneficial uses, there have also been concerns about magnetic fields related to high-tension power lines, including reports of a higher incidence of childhood malignancies 46,47 and changes in neuropolypeptide levels of the brain. 48 Precautions for magnetic therapy include keeping magnets or electromagnetic sources at least 6 inches away from pacemakers, not storing magnets together, and not using magnetic therapy while in surgery or during pregnancy.…”

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Energy Therapies and Diabetes Mellitus

Guthrie¹,

Gamble²

2001

Diabetes Spectrum

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People with diabetes require multiple interventions to reach their glycemic goals. Energy therapies have been a useful aid in improving health and wellbeing. Clinical interventions involve energy exchange in some form. This article focuses on energy therapies that involve the presence of a therapist, whether local or long distance, to support and aid in the healing process. The literature on diabetes and healing therapies is sparse, but there is potential for energy therapy to assist individuals with diabetes in reaching goals for normoglycemia and high quality of life.

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Response of pain to static magnetic fields in postpolio patients: A double-blind pilot study

Cited by 167 publications

References 13 publications

Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Pain and Function in Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Pain and Function in Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Comparison of Static and Placebo Magnets on Resting Forearm Blood Flow in Young, Healthy Men

Energy Therapies and Diabetes Mellitus

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