MEDICINE

AARMS
Vol. 7, No. 3 (2008) 569581

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

The use of magnetotherapy in rehabilitation

SNDOR SANDRA
Central Military Hospital, Department of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy, Osteoporosis Centrum,
Budapest, Hungary

In the beginning of the 3rd millennium health has become the most important engine of
economic growth, the existence or absence of which has a definite impact on the future
of humanity. It is widely known that medical treatment gets increasingly costly, as more
and more expensive medical instruments are used for diagnostic purposes; so all factors
maintaining good health and as a consequence curbing the rapidly increasing costs of
medical treatments receive growing attention.
Nowadays a number of appliances creating electromagnetic field are used in almost
every field of our life. They have an undesirable affect on the quality of our
environment, and these changes in our surroundings have a negative influence on our
nervous system, cardiovascular system and our immune system. Laboratory tests have
already verified that these external factors disturb and damage the metabolism of
glucose, unclean and protein, as well as the structure of the organs.
As early as the first appearance of life, natural magnetic fields existed in the
Universe. Electromagnetic vibration originates from the Sun which radiates a wide
spectrum of electromagnetic waves, also in the visible diapason.
Human beings are almost drowned by electromagnetic vibrations. Natural scientists,
physicists, biologists and physicians attach a high importance to natural electromagnetic
vibrations. Life was born in the magnetic cradle of our Planet, and the structure and
functional properties of every living creature reflect these origins. All developments of
Nature the molecular functions of cells inclusive take place within the harmony of
these internal forces in an appropriate biorhythm, under the influence of magnetic field
of our planet and the effects of the universe. Human beings were confronted with the
effects of the magnetic field on living creatures during the past 3000 years.
People exposed to regular electromagnetic influence showed the symptoms of lapse
of memory, attention deficits, susceptibility to fatigue or lack of interest.

Received: August 25, 2008

Address for correspondence:
SNDOR SANDRA
Central Military Hospital
Department of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy
Osteoporosis Centrum
Rbert K. krt. 44
H-1134 Budapest, Hungary

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Exposure to electromagnetic fields probably causes disturbances in the realisation of

psychophysiological functions. The deteriorating ability to work and memory lapses
cause a decline in the quality of work and personal life.
The rhythm of the terrestrial magnetic field contributes greatly to the development
of endogen biorhythms which influences the evolution of living beings. A magnetic
spiders web covers our Planet and there is no life without this magnetic field.
Numerous biochemical and biophysical processes take place in a living organism. These
are governed by electronic fields created by the functioning of natural magnetic fields.
Ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Greeks and Celts used magnets to heal different
ailments, to reduce pain or to cure injuries (cf. Figure 1).
Clinical laboratory tests verified that a 40 kA/m electromagnetic field load improves
the kinetic activity, at 80160 kA/m the kinetic activity decreases, and at the level of
320 kA/m the kinetic activity reduces by half.
Major magnetic locations of the human body: forehead, temples, chest and palms.
Some people have more powerful magnetic field, than the average.
This is my explanation to why we enjoy the company of certain colleagues (Hicke).

Figure 1. Chinese craftsmen produced different objects from magnetic materials

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Figure 2. The structure of Earth

Figure 3. Blaschko Lines

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Figure 4. Magnetic field around the head

Figure 5. The measurable tension of the human body

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Figure 6. The poles of the human body

The effect of the magnetic field on the living body.

Figure 7. Schematic diagram of the effect of the magnetic field on the living body

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The effects of electromagnetic fields

1. Nuclearmolecular level
electron, nucleus
ion, molecule
2. Citochemical level
sub-cellular level
structural growths that serve the balance of ions in the cells and in the tissue liquid
cellular membrane
biopolymers defining the viscosity and the aggregated status of liquids in the organism
3. Tissue level
corresponds to the given tissues morphological characteristics
according to the functions of the specific tissue
according to the determination, like metabolism
4. Level of organs
5. Level of systems
central, peripheral and vegetative nervous system
kinetic system
system of sense
cardiovascular system
respiratory system
gastroenterology system
system of secretion
blood system
6. Inter-organic system level
interaction between specific organic systems
7. Level affecting all organic systems
Any local magnetic field may induce reflex mechanisms, so the whole organism
reflects the local effect, although in a weak manner. Weak or extremely weak magnetic
fields stimulate the organism and the organism can respond with an optimal adaptation
reaction.
When scientists studied the system in the level of the quanta, they came to the
conclusion that in real life chemical processes take place similarly to those in test-tubes.
Magnetic fields induce adequate changes in the energy level of chemical bonds in
biological processes. As a result of the chemical reaction the transformation of the
molecules of certain materials to other materials takes place by the transformation of the
nucleus electron shell.

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Figure 8. Ice crystals

The magnetic field produces an effect 510 cm below body surface. Due to its
effects on the muscular fibrils, nerve endings and leads there is a significant
improvement in the local blood flow which purges the products of the cell autolysis
from the focus of the infection that means the inflammation subsides.
When blood and its specific elements flow, they are part of an electromagnetic field.
The electric charges of the erythrocytes create by movement and spinning conventional
current that produces a magnetic field. That means, both the electrically charged
erythrocytes and the blood itself behave like a magnet.
As we consider the erythrocytes as part of the electromagnetic field, it reacts
sensitively to other fields. Cell membrane consisting of phospholipids is especially
sensitive to magnetic fields. These compounds have a thromboplastic effect, and when
they are released from the membrane and enter the circulation, they may increase the
blood coagulation capacities. This is the reason why many thrombosis incidents occur
during magnetic storms when chaotic magnetic fields affect human organism.
Magnetic fields cause changes in the charge of cells, respectively in the permeability
of the cell membrane and this has a favourable effect on oedematous tissue. That means,
magnetic fields affect nosogenic mechanism causing pain.
It is of high importance to study biologically active locations and their impact on the
organs under the influence of magnetic fields.
The neural system as part of a homogenous electric net has a high significance for
magnetotherapists. Neural impulses have electric properties and carry electric vibration.
A strong neural system reacts with a relatively rapid bioelectric activity, by the decrease
of the alpha rhythm and the increase of the alphadiapason.
Magnetic fields stimulate the increase of astrocytes.

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When examining the endocrine system, we can observe an intensive function of the
suprarenal gland, the thyroid gland and the genital gland, too.
Blood pressure falls, as the parasympathetic nerve system is activated.
It is of high importance to study biologically active locations and their impact on the
organs under the influence of magnetic fields.
Primary psychochemical mechanisms of the magnetotherapy:
magnetodynamical effect
changes in the macro-cells spatial orientation
changes in the condition of the liquid crystal formations
changes in the electronic characteristics of biopolymers
restructuring of the polarisation of domains
settings of the electric force
Effects based on clinical use of the magnetic fields:
sedative
hypotensive
antiphlogistic
trophic-regenerative
Order of sensibility to the magnetic field:
neural system
endocrine system
sense organs
blood
cardiovascular system
neuro-muscular system
gastro-enteral system
system of secretion
respiratory system
bones
Patients reaction to the magnetic field treatment:
sensitive (treatment has longer and better effect)
less sensitive
not sensitive
Sensibility can be demonstrated by the following methods:
fotopigmetometria through circulation, light reflects in the organs and tissues
thermography
pletysmography

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Magnetotherapeutic instruments
Magnetotherapeutic instruments can be divided into 3 classes.
Class I: Objects with an permanent magnetic effect: cubes, necklaces, earrings,
pills, bracelets. These are widely used, many people have no reservations concerning
the healing properties of these objects.
Class II: They have 23 inductors. These instruments cover greater and smaller part
of the body according to their therapeutic effect.
Class III: They affect the whole surface of the body, magnetic overalls and
magnetotherapeutic rooms are available.
Magnetotherapeutic devices with a local effect include portable equipments with
individual effects and portable equipments with general effects.
These devices can be equipped with the following magnetic inductors:
cylindrical
rectangular
column-shaped

Figure 9. Therapeutic devices

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Possible variations of magnetotherapeutic treatments

I. By placing the applicator directly on the body surface (direct contact)
a) locally over the treated organ, or according to the protection on the skin
b) reflectorically according to the Heed-zones, or to the biologically active points
by magnetopuncture or magnetopressure
c) invasively (rectally, vaginal way)
d) by magnetophoresis, when a drug or a plant is placed between the body surface
and the applicator
II. Material permeates through the magnetic field
a) fluids or specific materials are magnetised
b) pills, ampules or capsules are magnetised
III. Combination of the two
before or after laser therapy
before or after acupuncture
before or after physiotherapy
before or after different electrotherapies
before or after massage
together with other treatments
In order to achieve optimal effect
The exposition of the cerebrum should be minimized; the efficiency improves if
there is a reflectoric effect.
Commonly the first results of the treatment can be observed only after 57
treatment.
1015 treatments should make up one cure.
The optimal duration of individual treatments appears to be 30 minutes.
The most effective exposition is 550 Tesla with a duration of 1030 minutes.
The low frequency magnetic field ranges physiologically from 0.1 to100 Hz. All of
the electromagnetic vibrations of the human organs take place in this diapason. It is
used both for treatment and prophylactic purposes. This therapy is well-tolerated by the
patients, so it can be used in even cases when other treatments are not applicable.
Counterindications:
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3.
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In the presence of cardiostimulor

decompensation, cardiovascular diseases
epilepsy
gravidity

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5. TBC
6. definite hypotonia
7. risk of haemophylia
8. fever
9. thyreotoxicosis
10. acute infections
11. illnesses of the blood system
12. tumor
13. psychiatric illnesses
14. choleolythiasis
15. if the patient uses hearing-aid
16. thrombophlebitis
17. thromboembolia
18. phlegmone
19. abscessus
20. children under age 2
21. in 2 hours after a full meal
Facts about our treated patients

Figure 10. Magnetic treatments in 2005

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Figure 11. Structure of magnetic treatments in 2005

Figure 12. Effects of magnetic treatments

Medicus curat, natura sanat doctors treat, nature cures.

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