For several decades, doctors have been using physiotherapy methods to treat various ailments. They are carried out with various kinds of diseases, regardless of the severity of the pathological process. According to the reviews of doctors and their patients, after a course of physiotherapy, well-being improves significantly. In addition, this method of treatment is an excellent prevention of the development of complications. One of the effective methods of treatment is magnetotherapy. Its application is very wide - it is prescribed by doctors of various speci alties. As practice shows, against the background of treatment, the course of the existing disease improves significantly and recovery occurs much faster.
The essence of the method
The principle of the therapy is the impact on human organs of an alternating magnetic field. A positive influence can be directed both to any part of the body and to the whole organism.
Both the benefits and harms of magnetic therapy are due to the spectrum of the field. It occurs at the molecular, submolecular and subcellular levels. As a resultpainful sensations and inflammatory processes are stopped, edema resolves, the functioning of the nervous system normalizes. However, if there are contraindications, this type of treatment can harm the body. In this regard, only a doctor should evaluate the feasibility of the procedure.
During the session, the doctor installs special elements on the patient's body. After the device is started, a magnetic field begins to form. It is able to penetrate to a depth of up to 6 cm. Magnetic waves begin to act on macromolecules, resulting in the appearance of charges in them. At the same time, the susceptibility of the latter changes. As a result, the concentration of biologically active molecules and energy increases. Against the background of these transformations, both the rate of biophysical processes and the kinetics of biochemical reactions change.
Indications
As mentioned above, this method of treatment is prescribed by doctors when all kinds of diseases are found in patients. Initially, the specialist must balance the benefits and harms of magnetotherapy for he alth. The next step is to determine the duration of the course of treatment.
Magnetotherapy is prescribed in the presence of the following diseases and conditions:
- hypertension;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia;
- ischemic heart disease accompanied by angina pectoris;
- postinfarction cardiosclerosis;
- various spinal cord injuries;
- circulatory disorders;
- polyneuropathy;
- neuritis;
- osteochondrosis;
- neuralgia;
- paralysis;
- neuroses;
- pathologies of peripheral blood vessels;
- disorders of the musculoskeletal system, where magnetic therapy for joints is extremely useful, due to which it is most often prescribed by surgeons, rheumatologists and traumatologists;
- broncho-pulmonary ailments;
- pathologies of the digestive system;
- laryngitis;
- rhinitis;
- otitis media;
- sinusitis;
- conjunctivitis;
- optic nerve atrophy;
- glaucoma;
- periodontal disease;
- cystitis;
- prostatitis;
- neoplasms of a benign nature;
- dermatological pathologies;
- bone damage;
- trophic ulcers.
This is not a complete list of indications. It can be significantly expanded by a doctor during an individual consultation.
Contraindications
Like any other method of treatment, magnetotherapy can bring both benefit and harm. To reduce the risk of developing negative consequences to a minimum, it is necessary to inform the doctor about all existing diseases. In some cases, one ailment disappears during treatment and another begins to progress.
To correlate the benefits and harms of magnetic therapy for a particular patient, the doctor always takes into account the following factors:
- age;
- he alth;
- degree of body sensitivity to magnetic field;
- stage of pathology;
- results of diagnostic measures;
- psycho-emotional background of the patient.
There are factors that can affect the delivery of therapy. The magnetic therapy procedure is postponed if the patient's blood pressure is too low. In addition, relative contraindications are: infancy, gestational age, fever, purulent diseases.
Magnetotherapy is not prescribed for patients suffering from:
- hemophilia;
- tuberculosis;
- severe mental disorders;
- oncology;
- acute renal and hepatic failure;
- hyperthyroidism;
- infectious pathologies.
In addition, this method of treatment is contraindicated for people who have a pacemaker or implants in their bodies.
Thus, only a doctor can correlate the benefits and harms of magnetotherapy in the process of individual consultation. If there are relative contraindications, the course of treatment is postponed for the period of their elimination.
Benefit
According to doctors, magnetotherapy has a pronounced positive effect on tissues. What happens in the body:
- stocks of internal energy are replenished;
- increases the degree of efficiency;
- mental activity improves;
- acidity is normalizing;
- pain stops;
- active activity of pathogenicmicroorganisms;
- inflammatory processes are stopped;
- normalizes the work of the nervous system and, accordingly, the psycho-emotional state;
- fat deposits are broken down;
- blood circulation improves;
- the walls of blood vessels are strengthened;
- improves tissue nutrition;
- reparative and regenerative processes are stimulated;
- hematomas resolve.
According to reviews, most patients feel positive changes in the body after the first procedure.
Possible harm
Magnetotherapy can also have a negative effect on the body. But this happens only if the existing contraindications are ignored. For example, during treatment, the blood pressure indicator decreases. Accordingly, such therapy is not suitable for hypertensive patients. In addition, against the background of the action of a magnetic field, the reproduction of bacteria can accelerate. In this regard, treatment is not prescribed for people suffering from acute infections.
How is the procedure performed?
There is no need to carry out any preparatory activities before the session. It is enough to come to the medical facility at the appointed time.
Method of conducting magnetotherapy in a hospital:
- The patient takes off all metal objects. Mobile phones, keys and bank cards should also be kept away.
- The patient is positioned on the couch.
- On the affected areas of the bodythe working surfaces of the apparatus are superimposed (there are 2 of them).
- The doctor connects the device to the network.
- After a while, the work surfaces are removed and the patient can get dressed and begin daily activities.
The procedure is not associated with the occurrence of painful and other uncomfortable sensations. The maximum that the patient can feel is warmth.
Duration of treatment
Therapy regimen should be drawn up by a doctor. It can include from 6 to 12 procedures. The duration of each can vary between 10-30 minutes.
Treatment at home
Currently, a wide range of portable devices for magnetic therapy is presented on the medical equipment market. They can be used both at home and in any other comfortable environment.
It is important to understand that the feasibility of purchasing a device should not be judged on the basis of one's own conclusions. Only a doctor can recommend buying a device for magnetic therapy, after making sure that the patient has no contraindications.
The procedure for conducting the session is similar to that described above. Initially, it is necessary to carefully study the instructions for use that came with the device. Magnetotherapy is beneficial only if the algorithm of actions is performed correctly. In addition, it is important to remember to remove all metal objects away.
Devices for home use
The table below provides a brief description of portable devices. It is worth noting thatthey have similar instructions. Magnetotherapy requires strict implementation of the algorithm of actions. You can identify the affected areas and determine the overlapping areas of the working areas with the help of a doctor.
| Instrument name | Features |
| "Almag-01" | Weight of the device is only 620 g, and therefore it can be taken on trips. Power consumption - 35 W. The device is capable of continuous operation for 20 minutes. After that, you need to take a 10-minute break and, if necessary, repeat the session. |
| «AMT-01» | The device is very light, its weight is only 600 g. According to statistics, AMT-01 is most often purchased for magnetotherapy. This is due to the ease of use of the device. You can find out about the readiness or unavailability of the device thanks to the indicator. Power consumption - 30 W. Time of continuous work - 20 minutes. After that, you need to take a break of the same duration. |
| "Magofon-01" | Weight of the device - 700 g. Power consumption - 36 W. The device is capable of operating for 50 minutes. Then you need to take a 10-minute break. |
| Alimp-1 | The device is stationary, it is rather problematic to take it with you on trips. The mass of the apparatus is 24 kg. Power - 500 W. The device has several additional devices: a solenoid, an electronic unit and 8 pairs of ring inductors. |
As can be seen from the table, portable devices (the first 3 items) have similar characteristics. In this regard, when buying, it is recommendedbe guided by the advice of a doctor and financial possibilities.
In conclusion
Magnetotherapy is one of the most effective ways to treat all kinds of ailments. It is prescribed by doctors of almost all speci alties. But, like any other method of physiotherapy, the method has a number of contraindications. They must be taken into account in order to avoid negative consequences.
