Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)

Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is a non-invasive treatment modality involving the application of electromagnetic fields to affected tissue, stimulating cellular activity and promoting tissue repair (Di Bartolomeo et al., 2022). PEMF therapy enhances cellular metabolism and promotes the production of collagen, a key component of soft tissue, thereby strengthening and repairing damaged tissue (Mazzotti et al., 2023).

According to Reis et al. (2024) PEMF therapy has an anti-inflammatory effect, reducing the swelling alongside the pain associated with injuries, with Farber et al. (2021) attributing the effectiveness of PEMF therapy to the improved blood circulation promoting oxygen and nutrient delivery, essential for tissue repair.

The improved blood flow additionally aids in the removal of any metabolic waste products and toxins impeding the healing process (Cantillo Bermúdez et al., 2022). Rostad’s (2022) live experiment discloses both a difference in soreness level alongside a lowered heart rate and increased walk stride length immediately after PEMF treatment.

Stimulating cellular activity and circulation, PEMF therapy helps accelerate the healing of soft tissue injuries, such as muscle strains or tendon injuries (Sampath and Singh, 2020), alongside promoting relaxation, reducing muscular tension and alleviating painful stimulus, subsequently allowing horses to return to training or competition more quickly (Rostad, 2022).