For several decades, doctors have been using physiotherapeutic methods of treating all kinds of ailments. They are carried out for various diseases, regardless of the severity of the pathological process. According to the reviews of doctors and their patients, after a course of physiotherapy, health is significantly improved. In addition, this method of treatment is an excellent prevention of complications. One of the effective methods of treatment is magnetotherapy. Its application is very wide - it is prescribed by doctors of various specialties. As practice shows, against the background of treatment, the course of the existing disease improves significantly and recovery is much faster.
The essence of the method
The principle of action of therapy is the impact on the human organs of an alternating magnetic field. A positive effect can be directed both to any part of the body, or to the whole organism.
Both the benefits and harms of magnetotherapy are determined by the spectrum of the field. It occurs at the molecular, submolecular and subcellular levels. As a result, painful sensations and inflammatory processes stop, swelling dissolves, and the functioning of the nervous system normalizes. However, if there are contraindications, this type of treatment can also harm the body. In this regard, only a doctor should evaluate the appropriateness of the procedure.
During the session, the doctor installs special elements on the patient’s body. After starting the device, a magnetic field begins to form. It is able to penetrate to a depth of 6 cm. Magnetic waves begin to act on macromolecules, resulting in the appearance of charges in them. In the latter case, susceptibility changes. As a result, the concentration of biologically active molecules and energy increases. Against the background of these transformations, the speed of biophysical processes and the kinetics of biochemical reactions also change.
Indications
As mentioned above, this method of treatment is prescribed by doctors when patients find all kinds of diseases. Initially, a specialist should relate the benefits and harms of magnetotherapy to health. 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;
- coronary heart disease, accompanied by angina pectoris;
- post-infarction cardiosclerosis;
- various types of spinal cord injuries;
- circulatory disorders;
- polyneuropathy;
- neuritis
- osteochondrosis;
- neuralgia;
- paralysis;
- neurosis;
- pathologies of peripheral blood vessels;
- disorders of the functioning of the musculoskeletal system, where magnetotherapy 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 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 the doctor in the process of 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 the existing diseases. In some cases, against the background of treatment, one ailment disappears and another begins to progress.
To correlate the benefits and harms of magnetotherapy for a particular patient, the doctor always takes into account the following factors:
- age;
- health status;
- the degree of sensitivity of the body to the magnetic field;
- stage of the course of pathology;
- results of diagnostic measures;
- psycho-emotional background of the patient.
There are factors that may affect the conduct of therapy. The procedure of magnetotherapy is tolerated if the patient has too low blood pressure. In addition, relative contraindications are: infancy, gestational period, fever, purulent diseases.
Magnetotherapy is not prescribed for patients suffering from:
- hemophilia;
- tuberculosis
- severe mental disorders;
- oncology;
- acute renal and hepatic insufficiency;
- hyperthyroidism;
- infectious pathologies.
In addition, this method of treatment is contraindicated for persons in whose body a pacemaker is installed or there are endoprostheses.
Thus, only a doctor can correlate the benefits and harms of magnetotherapy in an individual consultation process. 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 the tissue. What happens in the body:
- replenished reserves of internal energy;
- increased degree of performance;
- mental activity improves;
- acidity is normalized;
- pain is stopped;
- the active life of pathogenic microorganisms ceases;
- inflammatory processes are stopped;
- the work of the nervous system and, accordingly, the psycho-emotional state are normalized;
- fat deposits break down;
- blood circulation improves;
- the walls of blood vessels are strengthened;
- tissue nutrition improves;
- 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 only happens 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 magnetic field, the growth of bacteria can accelerate. In this regard, treatment is not prescribed to persons suffering from acute infections.
How is the procedure performed?
Before the session, you do not need to carry out any preparatory activities. It is enough to come to the medical institution at the appointed time.
Methodology for magnetotherapy in a hospital:
- The patient takes off all metal objects. Mobile phones, keys and bank cards are also desirable to remove away.
- The patient sits on the couch.
- The affected surfaces of the body are superimposed on the working surfaces of the apparatus (there are 2 of them).
- The doctor connects the device to the network.
- After some time, the working surfaces are removed, and the patient can dress and begin to perform daily activities.
The procedure is not associated with the occurrence of painful and other uncomfortable sensations. The maximum that the patient can feel is warm.
Treatment duration
The treatment regimen should be a doctor. It can include from 6 to 12 procedures. The duration of each may vary between 10-30 minutes.
Home treatment
Currently, the medical equipment market offers a wide range of portable devices for magnetotherapy. They can be used both at home and in any other comfortable conditions.
It is important to understand that the appropriateness of acquiring a device should not be evaluated on the basis of its own conclusions. Only a doctor can recommend buying a device for magnetotherapy, after making sure that the patient has no contraindications.
The technique of the session is similar to the above. Initially, you must carefully study the instructions for use attached to the device. Magnetotherapy is beneficial only if the algorithm of actions is performed correctly. In addition, it is important not to forget to remove all metal objects away.
Home Appliances
The table below provides a brief description of portable devices. It is worth noting that they have similar instructions. Magnetotherapy requires a strict implementation of the algorithm of actions. You can identify the affected areas and determine the areas of application of the working areas with the help of a doctor.
| Device name | Specifications |
| Almag-01 | The mass of the device is only 620 g, and therefore it can be taken on trips. Power consumption - 35 watts. The device is able to operate continuously for 20 minutes. After this, you need to take a 10-minute break and, if necessary, repeat the session. |
| AMT-01 | The device is very lightweight, its mass 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. Readiness or unavailability of the device can be found out thanks to the indicator. Power consumption - 30 watts. Continuous operation time - 20 minutes. After this, you need to take a break of the same duration. |
| Magofon-01 | The mass of the device is 700 g. Power consumption is 36 watts. The device is able to work 50 minutes. Then you need to take a 10-minute break. |
| Alimp-1 | The device is stationary, taking it with you on trips is quite problematic. The mass of the device is 24 kg. Power - 500 watts. 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 recommended to be guided by the advice of a doctor and financial capabilities.
Finally
Magnetotherapy is one of the most effective ways to treat all kinds of ailments. She is prescribed by doctors of almost all specialties. But, like any other method of physiotherapy, the method has a number of contraindications. They must be taken into account in order to avoid the occurrence of negative consequences.