Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Review of pulsing electromagnetic field therapy and its possible application to horses.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 1983
- Authors:
- Auer, J A et al.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This review looks at how pulsing electromagnetic field therapy might help horses, especially in treating fractures. It explains how this therapy works by affecting the movement of ions in and out of cells, which can influence how those cells behave. The paper compares this method to other types of electrical stimulation, both invasive and non-invasive. It also discusses how to apply pulsing electromagnetic fields to a horse's leg and suggests how long the treatment should last. Overall, the findings from two case reports suggest that pulsing electromagnetic field therapy can be beneficial for healing fractures in horses.
Abstract
The relevant literature on electrostimulation in general, and pulsing electromagnetic fields in particular, is reviewed. DC current influences cell behaviour by affecting transmembrane ion transport, which is often under enzymatic control. Pulsing electromagnetic fields influence cell functions through adsorption of ions or dipole formation at the cell membrane. Invasive and non-invasive DC current stimulation is compared to pulsing electromagnetic fields. The mode of application of pulsing electromagnetic fields to the equine limb and suggested treatment times are briefly discussed. Two case reports are used to illustrate the effect of pulsing electromagnetic fields in equine fracture treatment.
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