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The Magic Bed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Janelle Allen, LVT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Lilly is getting ready for her PEMF treatment on a PEMF bed. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. What a mouthful! Known as PEMF therapy for short, this particular modality has many uses. It has been used in human medicine since the 1970\u2019s to help heal bone fractures that would not heal on their own.  It has also been used to help treat pain post-operatively in human patients undergoing mastectomies and plastic surgeries.   Here at Pawsitive Steps, we use PEMF therapy on a daily basis for many of our patients. It is safe to use with the majority of pets and we see a lot of positive benefits with PEMF therapy. Let\u2019s take a closer look at what PEMF therapy actually is and how it helps our patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What It Is and How It Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PEMF stands for pulsed electromagnetic field. A battery is used to pulse an electrical current through a coil to generate an electromagnetic field. This field is similar to what is naturally created by the Earth all the time, just a little more concentrated. The magnetic field helps to jumpstart the body\u2019s normal biological processes. Put very simply, our cells use charged particles called ions to facilitate normal function. When the body is stressed, the cell membrane that allows these ions in and out of the cell becomes congested and the ions have a hard time passing through. The electromagnetic field helps to realign the cell membrane and allows those ions to move freely and the cell can perform optimally again. This results in decreased inflammation and pain by allowing more nitric oxide (the body\u2019s natural anti-inflammatory) into the cells. This in turn leads to accelerated healing time as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only does PEMF therapy help with the body\u2019s natural healing process and pain relief, it can also have some calming benefits. Here in the clinic, we have a bed that emits PEMF. We notice that many patients preferentially lay on the bed, rather than on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Could Benefit From PEMF Therapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Roo lays on his PEMF bed enjoying peanut butter and getting acupuncture. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We tend to use pulsed electromagnetic field therapy with most of our patients for pain management<\/a> as it is safe to use in most cases. However, there are some exceptions. Those patients with open growth plates (think puppies and kittens) and any animals (or humans) with a pacemaker or any other electronic medical device should not be exposed to pulsed electromagnetic fields.  For any patient that doesn\u2019t fall into either of those two categories, we will try PEMF therapy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Take Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy therapy can be very beneficial to our patients and we tend to reach for it with most of them. We will often recommend a take-home version for our patients as well. Always be sure to consult with your veterinarian before trying any PEMF therapy for your pet at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Side note….<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

There are several methods of delivering pulsed electromagnetic field therapy to pets. This blog focuses on the PEMF bed only. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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