The Positives And Negatives Of Pemf Therapy Horses

Posted by Andreas Loose on May 3rd, 2019

There have been a lot of arguments raised on the pros and cons of equine magnetic therapy by several researchers, well-known scientists, and clinicians. This calls for a better and proper understanding of both the positives and negatives of PEMF therapy on horses to make sure the result is the best and long lasting and most importantly is harmless and have no side effects. This is important to know because there can be a side effect of the static magnets on blood flow especially when it passes through the metacarpus of the horse.

Lack of scientific studies
This becomes all the more necessary when you come to know that there have been no scientific studies conducted to publish that any form of pulsed electromagnetic therapy has any valuable contribution to the treatment of any disease conditions in a horse. Moreover, it is found that the static magnetic fields produced during Pemf Therapy Horses for 48 hours that are associated with the use of those commercially available magnetic wraps did not show any increase the pattern of blood flow in the metacarpus of the horse under the wrap.

Humans and animals
On the other hand, there are lots of studies that have been conducted on the use and effects of Pulse Electromagnetic Field Devices on humans and most of these showed positive results. It is for this reason that the FDA has approved the use of such devices but that is for humans. In spite of numerous studies conducted none showed similar positive effects and usefulness when these devices are used to treat a horse. This has put the concept of “pain reduction” and "increased blood flow" following magnetic therapy in horses in question.

New studies required
However, more studies are being conducted on Pemf Therapy Horses to discount this modality after a second thought. As for the humans, it was found that patients using active magnets experienced a significant reduction in pain as opposed to those using sham magnets. This noteworthy difference lends some scientific reason to the magnetic therapy concept and made people admit that it may have some value for equine magnetic therapy as well. Now the focus shifted to the accurate mechanism of action.

Convincing data to confirm
Over the years there has been enough studies done to come up with lots of convincing data to confirm that continual use of magnet can reduce pain significantly, especially for the neuropathic pain reduction. This data has encouraged a few veterinarians to use it on horses to reduce the hoof related pain treatment with the use of magnetic bell boots and footpads. The significant result has encouraged more individual veterinarians and doctors to use pulsed magnetic therapy on horses as well as humans.

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