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All the cells of the body have a weak, natural
electric current flowing through them. The currents are caused by
electrically charged particles in the cells called ions. Ions affect
the metabolism, or the work of the cell. PMFT is a method of applying
a magnetic field to the cell which sends a weak electrical signal,
influencing the interaction of the ions, and the flow of nutrients
in the cell. Enhanced circulation and nutrient exchange can speed
the healing process and reduce down time.
This type of
therapy has been used since the 1970's on performance horses, such
as show horses and thoroughbred race horses,
to treat sore backs, sore muscles and stiff, arthritic joints. Acute
and chronic inflammations of the tendons and tendon sheaths are treated
by using leggings, and arthritic hocks are treated with hock boots.
The newest form of this therapy, the Bio-Pulsetm Magnetic Therapy
System has been available since 1994. Respond Systems has sold therapy
systems
to over 3,000 veterinarians, owners and trainers world-wide, and
is now used by the U.S.E.T.
Three major differences:
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Pulsing
Magnetic therapy penetrates
completely through the joints and muscles. The strength of a
magnetic field is directly related to the size and the composition
of the
magnet, and determines the depth of penetration. When you pulse
battery current through the ten coils of the Bio-Pulse blanket,
you are turning
each coil of wire into a large, pulsing magnet. You can feel
the pulsing up to 15 inches away from the coil by holding a test
magnet
in your hand. Now, hold a test magnet next to a magnetic wrap.
You can't even feel it an inch away. In fact, a study conducted
by an
independent testing laboratory found that at 1/3 inch away from
the magnetic wrap, the magnetic field was barely measureable. The
Bio-Pulse
blanket, with coils located at strategic locations on the horse,
provides a strong, pulsing magnetic field that penetrates completely
through joints and muscles for a complete therapy in just 30
minutes!
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Time Needed for Therapy. The Bio-Pulse system only
needs to
be used for 30 minutes each day. This mean that, in the space
of one
day, you can use the one Bio-Pulse unit for all the horses
in your barn. Bi-polar magnet blankets that have the magnets sewn
into
the sheet must be used for 3-4 days to have even a minimal
effect
on
surface capillaries.
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Published, scientific studies abound
for pulsed magnetic field therapy. PMFT has been widely used
in the treatment of
human delayed
union fractures for over a decade, and there is a growing
body of literature concerning the biological and clinical effects
of this
energy. If you ask a magnetic wrap supplier to send you studies,
they will send you studies about PMFT, because there is no
scientific data concerning magnetic wraps. A recent study
using
pulsed magnetic
fields reminds us that in clinical studies done over 17 years,
over 200,000 patients have been treated safely with PMFT.
Now you can
use this therapy on YOUR horses, too!
Not
just Olympic competitors, but all of our equine riders, owners
and trainers have good things to say about our products and
how they have helped their horses remain fit.
Don't
forget to read our Product Endorsements
Want to learn more about this wonderful
therapy?
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