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Magnetictherapy1.pptxMAGNETIC THERAPY
HARMEET KAUR MAAN
1879264
MADS 6718 V2
DR SYDNEY SCOTT
FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON
UNIVERSITY
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MAGNETIC THERAPY
Magnetic therapy treatment utilizes various types of magnets on the body to help support your general wellbeing. It might likewise help to treat certain conditions. It is an alternative medical practice that uses static magnets to alleviate pain and other health issues.
Magnetic therapy is a type of treatment that is used in vibrational medicine to relieve from various health issues includes alleviating pain by using various magnets. The therapeutic magnets are integrated into rings and bracelets.
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HISTORY OF MAGNETIC THERAPY TREATMENT ANCIENT HISTORY- The use of magnetic therapy for healing is not modern . Long ago, Hindus used magnetized stones for treating various diseases. In 2000BC Chinese physician developed written protocols for use of lodestones on acupressure points. EARLY AND MID MODREN HISTORY- In early 1500, Swiss physician credited as the founder of toxicology, they used the lodestones for the treatment of seizures and psychotic disorders.
In ancient Greece, Hippocrates were found that people use magnets to alleviate pain and lay head on lodestones to relieve headache. In the 19thcentury science related to magnetic therapy and electromagnetism came into focus.
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HISTORY OF MAGNETIC THERAPY TREATMENT
21ST CENTURY- There continue to be new developments in the field of magnetic therapy treatment. Those are used for psychotic disorders or convulsions and many other ailments, known as PEMF therapy.
During all these decades magnetic therapy has shown various benefits in the medical field to treat brain disorders as well as in orthopedics.
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HOW MAGNETIC THERAPY WORK
Body cells have electromagnetic properties and they can be energised by a magnetic field . Magnetic therapy encourages blood flow and increases cellular activity which in turn increase the rate at which cells repair and regenerate. Magnets itself do not heal but increases blood flow by increasing cellular activity in the body.
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MAGNETIC THERAPY PRODUCTS
There are various magnetic therapy products in the market that are effective for various ailments. They are magnetic bracelets, magnetic head bands, magnetic eye mask and magnetic pads for pain.
There are also magnetic mattress pads are available in the market that helps to promote the sleep by relieving stress and improve the sleep quality.
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INDICATIONS OF MAGNETIC THERAPY
Mostly magnetic therapy is used for various types of pain like feet and back pain but scientists also studied its use for-
Arthritis pain
Insomnia
Headache
Wound healing
Fibromyalgia pain
In medical field various types of magnets are incorporated in medical devices, for example MRI which help to diagnose and treat chronic pain syndrome and other diseases due to their ability to generate a static magnetic field. Overall there is no convincing scientific evidence to support the claims that magnets can relieve any type of pain.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS
While it is safe for people to wear low intensity static magnets but one should avoid if-
Pregnant
Have on insulin pump
Use a pacemaker
Also have to take off any magnet if undergoing X-ray or MRI.
Apart from this in patients with implanted defibrillator and those with allergy to metals. Also some practitioners recommend not to use near abdomen before and after one hour of eating as magnets may effect blood flow in the digestive tract. This therapy is usually contraindicated patient with hemorrhages because magnetic field can increase the risk of bleeding in the organic tissues. This treatment could not be implemented without neurosurgeon supervision in patients with epilepsy or attacks . Also it is contraindicated during menstrual period. A person who is on pacemaker need to avoid this treatment due risk of intense propulsion of magnetism that could interfere with the device.
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TYPES
Static magnetic field therapy
Electrically charged therapy
Magnetic therapy with accupuncture
In static type you touch a magnet to your body, for example wearing a bracelet or a magnetic jewellery. In electrically charged using magnets those are electrically charged and in last type the practitioner uses magnets specially focusing on acupuncture session .
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BENEFITS OF MAGNETIC THERAPY
Magnets are simple and effective. When a magnet is placed on any body part it temporarily increases microcirculation. There are various benefits of using magnetic therapy-
Alleviation of pain symptoms
Reduction of minor swelling
Assistance in post operative recovery
Reduction in osteoarthritis symptoms
Helpful in general well being
Magnets are found to be effective in increasing circulation and it helps to treat pain symptoms ,reduce minor swelling and helps to induce general well being.
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ALLEVIATION OF PAIN SYMPTOMS
Magnets assist pain relief by stimulating ion
Channels, which in turn can lessen nerve pain
signals. The process happens because of relation
Between ion and magnet. Ion movement through
Ion channels control body’s pain signals and
Muscle contractions.
To get relief from pain for example we can use drugs to alter the ion channels chemically but by using magnets ion channels are stimulated naturally because they are safe , non invasive and long lasting.
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REDUCTION IN MINOR SWELLING
Research studies proved that by placing magnets close to rat’s blood vessels provide relief and increases blood flow temporarily when it was applied immediately after injury
The research study stimulated inflammation in rat and then placed strong magnet at the site of blood vessels which showed reduction in swelling. The purpose of the study was to confirm that magnet is applicable for swelling results from arthritis and fibromyalgia.
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ASSISTANCE WITH POST OP RECOVERY
Research studies demonstrated that strong
magnets are very effective in reducing bruises,
pain and swelling in those recovering from post
operative wounds without any disadvantage.
One of a research study in 1999, proved a best result on the patient undergone plastic surgery who was treated with magnetic therapy showed less discolouration, reduced edema and pain. If the magnets available at early recovery shows effects immediately.
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REDUCE SYMPTOMS OF OSTEOARTHRITIS
Use of magnetic bracelets is found to be effective in relieving pain associated with osteoarthritis.
The result of a research study between men and women age of 40-84 wearer of magnetic bracelets after 12 weeks showed reduction in pain and a comforting effect from pain associated with osteoarthritis.
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MAGNETIC SEIZURE THERAPY IN MAJOR DEPRESSION
A patient suffered from recurrent major depression since adolescence was treated with magnetic seizure therapy in which transactional magnetic stimulated was provided at convulsive meters under general anesthesia. The result showed fastest recovery and less subjective and objective side effects as compared to ECT.
Patient with major depression took to Switzerland hospital in 2000 showed fastest recovery as compared to ECT.
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PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THERAPY
There is a short video that how the pulsed electromagnetic field therapy works. The moving magnets are used to quite the nerves causing pain by using energy waves to get rid from pain.
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REFERENCES
Dr Pawluk (n.d.)medical authority on magnetic field therapy material retrieved from https://www.drpawluk.com/education/magnetic-science/history-magnetic-field-therapy/
WebMD better health better information(n.d.) material retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/magnetic-field-therapy-overview
Perdoma Annie (2017), Magnetic Therapy Contraindications material retrieved from https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/magnetic-field-therapy-overview
Markes K, (et. al) (2003), Magnetic seizure therapy improves mood in refractory major depression.
