文档介绍：Therapeutic Magnets
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Description
Low-power magnets are placed on the patient’s body
StaticTherapeutic Magnets
© 2005 – FA Davis, Inc.
Description
Low-power magnets are placed on the patient’s body
Static magnetic fields affect the tissues
Normal biological function is restored
Little evidence supports these theories
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Used For*
Fibromyalgia
Pain reduction
Tissue healing
Decreasing inflammation
Edema reduction
Improved sleep
Decreasing jet lag
Improving athletic performance
Enhanced emotional/mental state
* Efficacy has not been substantiated
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Types of Magnets
Unipolar Magnets
Only one magnetic pole is touching the skin
Negative pole (the “North Pole”) usually contacts the skin
Bipolar Magnets
Both the positive and negative poles contact the skin
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Theory
Magnetic poles cause ions to flow and realign
Negative pole decreases cellular activity
Placed on “overstimulated” areas
Positive pole increases cellular activity
Placed on “understimulated” areas
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The Hall Effect
Causes charged particles to group together
Align according to magnetic field
Motion causes friction, which causes heat
The presence of the Hall Effect in living tissues using low power magnets has not been substantiated.
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Polar Healing Properties*
Negative Pole
Pain reduction
Anti-inflammatory
Increased healing
Coagulation
Edema reduction
Vasoconstriction
Oxygen attracted
Restore acid/base balance
Dissolves fat deposits
Improved sleep
CNS Sedation
Positive Pole
Increases energy
Stimulates immune system
Increases intercellular fluids
Increases intracellular fluids
Causes vasodilation
* Claims have not been substantiated
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Theoretical Biophysical Effects
Tissue Heating
The Hall Effect is theorized to increase tissue temperature
Blood Flow
If the Hall Effect produces heat, then
Increased heat produces vasodilation
Vasodil