The document discusses electromagnetic therapy and magnetotherapy. It defines magnetotherapy as a therapeutic technique using artificial magnetic fields applied to the body, controlling intensity and frequency. It describes the biological effects of magnetotherapy at the cellular, organ, and vascular system levels. The types of artificial magnets are classified as non-stationary, pulsed, and stationary. The document provides guidelines for application of magnetotherapy and lists common indications like musculoskeletal pain and fractures, as well as contraindications such as infections and pacemakers.

1. ELECTROMAGNETIC
THERAPY
Dr Akshay Shetty
Asst.Professor
Dept of Panchakarma
SSRAMCH Inchal

2. Contents
Objectives
Introduction of Electromagnetic field
Definition of Magnetotherapy
Biological effects of Magnetotherapy
Types of artificial magnets
Application of magnets
Basic guidelines
Indications of magnetotherapy
Contraindications of magnetotherapy
Summary
References
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3. Objectives
By the end of the presentation the
learners must be able
• Discuss Introduction of Electromagnetic
field
• Define Magnetotherapy
• Illustrate Biological effects of
Magnetotherapy
• Classify artificial magnets
• Demonstrate Application of magnets
• Enumerate Basic guidelines
• List Indications of magnetotherapy
• List Contraindications of magnetotherapy
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4. Introduction of Electromagnetic field
• The electromagnetic field is a physical field produced by electrically
charged objects
• Types of radiation in electromagnetic spectrum include radio waves,
micro waves, IR, Visible light ,X- rays & gamma rays.
• The main one are –
• Electrotherapy
• Magneto therapy
• Phototherapy: is based on the use of visible light ,IR,UV light
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5. Definition of Magneto therapy
• It is a therapeutic technique that consists of applying artificial
magnetic fields on an affected part of the human body
controlling intensity and frequency.
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6. Biological effects of Magnetotherapy
Cellular effects
Enrich the oxygen in the cell
Improves the utilisation of O2
Increases the metabolism
Enhances ATP production
Organ and system
• Osseous tropic effect
• Collagen production
• Calcium deposit
• Stimulation of hyaluanoic acid synthesis
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7. Contd…
Vascular effects
• Vasodilation
• Improvement of O2 partial pressure
Analgesic effects
• there is an evident analgesic effect but the genesis is still unknown
ANS
• Increases chemical mediation levels as Catecholamine (Adrenalin
,noradrenalin) or Acetylcholine
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8. Types of Artificial magnets
Non stationary
Works only when connected to
electricity
Pulsed
Pulsed generator connected to a
coil----Magnetic field---Current
flows in tissues
Stationary
These are fully charged with
electric current & remains
permanently magnetised(Earrings,
bracelets, necklace, pallets)
i. Unipolar
ii. Bipolar
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9. Application norms
• The patient must not introduce metal objects
• The therapy time is 30 minutes to 2 hours maximum
• It is better for the affected zone of the patient to be direct contact with
solenoid
• This therapy can be complimented with other therapies
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10. Basic guidelines of Magneto therapy
• All the treatment should be started at lower settings
• Change and reactions should be observed to allow adjustment of
treatment settings
• An increase in pain may occur which is positive sign of response to
therapy (Reaction phase)
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11. Indications of Magneto therapy
• Spondylosis
• Muscle spasm
• Sciatica
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Gout
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Tropic ulcers
• Fractures
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteomyelitis
• Dysmenorrhea
• Sinusitis
• Depression
• Migraine
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12. Contraindications of Magneto therapy
• Acute infections
• Haemorrhagic foci
• Cardiac pacemakers
• Pregnancy
• Tumours
• Hydrocortisone treatment
• Vascular obstruction
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13. Summary
Definition of Magnetotherapy
Biological effects of Magnetotherapy
Types of artificial magnets
Application of magnets
Basic guidelines
Indications of magnetotherapy
Contraindications of magnetotherapy
Introduction of
Electromagnetic field
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14. References
• Magneto therapy –Dr Babulal Dey
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