{"id":70,"date":"2025-10-04T06:36:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T06:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oraiaphysio.co.nz\/wp_oraia\/?page_id=70"},"modified":"2025-10-15T03:44:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T03:44:10","slug":"magnetic-field-therapy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oraiaphysio.co.nz\/wp_oraia\/index.php\/services\/magnetic-field-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnetic Field Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"839\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/oraiaphysio.co.nz\/wp_oraia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MFT-839x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-153\" style=\"width:549px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oraiaphysio.co.nz\/wp_oraia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MFT-839x1024.jpg 839w, https:\/\/oraiaphysio.co.nz\/wp_oraia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MFT-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/oraiaphysio.co.nz\/wp_oraia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MFT-768x937.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oraiaphysio.co.nz\/wp_oraia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/MFT.jpg 963w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electromagnetic fields and cells<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our body\u2019s cells naturally have tiny electrical currents across their membranes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When tissue is injured, this balance is disrupted, which can slow down repair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) create gentle magnetic pulses that pass through the body and interact with those cell currents to restore affected cells to their normal operating voltage, thereby re-establishing healthy cellular metabolism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Does Magnetic Field Therapy Work?<\/strong><br>The device produces a pulsed, electromagnetic field (PEMF) at a very low frequency. When this magnetic field penetrates the body, positive ions within the cell are driven outward across the membrane, while negative ions are drawn inward. This results in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong><strong> Cellular <\/strong><strong>and Tissue Level effects <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increase ion exchange<\/strong> across cell membranes \u2192 improving cell metabolism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved blood circulation: <\/strong>\u2192 better microcirculation means more oxygen and nutrients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduce inflammatory mediators<\/strong> \u2192 helping with swelling and pain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bone healing<\/strong>: PEMF encourages bone cells (osteoblasts) to form new bone which promote bone union<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wound healing<\/strong>: promote formation of collagen which is essential for wound closure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pain relief<\/strong>: by improving cell metabolism and oxygen perfusion, blood and tissue fluid circulation and reducing inflammation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Clinical use<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acute and Chronic pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft tissue injuries with swelling, inflammation or haematoma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bone healing (fractures, delayed healing, osteoporosis)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wound healing, chronic ulcers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Magnetic Field Therapy?<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Magnetic field therapy is generally considered safe. Some individuals may notice a mild vibration or a gentle warming sensation during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is the <strong>only physiotherapy treatment<\/strong> proven to penetrate bone and stimulate healing at the level of the bone marrow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is the <strong>only physiotherapy treatment<\/strong> that can effectively promote wound healing with chronic ulcers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is highly effective in reducing swelling and haematoma following injuries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electromagnetic fields and cells How Does Magnetic Field Therapy Work?The device produces a pulsed, electromagnetic field (PEMF) at a very low frequency. When this magnetic field penetrates the body, positive ions within the cell are driven outward across the membrane, while negative ions are drawn inward. This results in: 1. 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