[Magnetic fields in physical therapy. Experience in orthopedics and traumatology rehabilitation]

Minerva Med. 1996 Oct;87(10):495-7.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The present research is based on the premise that magnetic fields stimulate biological tissues, as many international works assert. They believe in the real aid of this therapeutical treatment in orthopedy and traumatology. The authors work in Rehabilitation Department of a traumatological hospital, so they have studied therapeutical results in ELF magnetotherapy on their patients for as long as six months.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Magnetics / therapeutic use*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Musculoskeletal System / injuries*
  • Physical Therapy Modalities*
  • Wounds and Injuries / rehabilitation