Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy
EMTT is a safe and non-invasive regenerative treatment
What is EMTT?
Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) is a non-invasive regenerative treatment that uses high-energy magnetic pulses to stimulate cellular repair in deep musculoskeletal tissues.
As one of the most innovative technologies to treat chronic musculoskeletal diseases, Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Treatment (EMTT®) is non-invasive, evidence-based. Application areas of EMTT include diseases of the musculoskeletal system such as pain in the lower back, arthrosis as well as inflammation in tendons and joints. EMTT can be distinguished from other general forms of magnetic field technology or PEMF due to its high oscillation frequency of 100 – 300 kHz. This feature enables deeper penetration and a wider range of applications. The clinical benefits of EMTT have been demonstrated in several clinical studies.
Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) is an advanced, non-invasive treatment primarily targeting musculoskeletal disorders, chronic pain, and injuries that are hard to treat with conventional methods. It works by sending high- energy magnetic pulses deep into tissues, promoting cellular metabolism and accelerated healing.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN EMTT TREAT?
According to the latest clinical applications, EMTT is used to treat the following conditions:
- Degenerative Joint Disease and Arthritis
EMTT is frequently used to manage chronic pain, stiffness, and inflammation in joints
- Osteoarthritis: Knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, and hands.
- Spinal Disorders: Herniated discs, spondylarthrosis (wear-and-tear of spinal joints), and lumbar spondyloarthrosis.
- Frozen Shoulder: Specifically for addressing adhesive capsulitis.
- Chronic and Acute Tendinopathies
EMTT acts as a “healing accelerator” for tendon and ligament injuries, often when conservative treatments (like rest or PT) have failed.
- Achilles Tendinopathy: Irritation and thickening of the Achilles tendon.
- Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: Shoulder injuries.
- Tennis Elbow/Golfer’s Elbow: Lateral and medial epicondylitis.
- Plantar Fasciitis: Chronic heel pain.
- Patellar Tendinitis: Jumper’s knee.
- Sports Injuries and Muscle Conditions
EMTT reduces inflammation, muscle spasms, and accelerates recovery after sports competitions.
- Muscle Strains and Tears: Acute muscle injuries.
- Ligament Injuries: Sprains.
- Osteitis Pubis: Chronic inflammation of the pubic bone.
- Overuse Injuries: Tendon and joint overload.
- Bone Healing and Complex Conditions
Recent studies highlight EMTT’s effectiveness in stimulating osteoblasts (bone- forming cells) for enhanced, faster bone repair.
- Fractures and Non-unions: Accelerating healing in broken bones, including stress fractures.
- Osteonecrosis: Improving blood flow to regenerate bone tissue.
- Bone Oedema: Bone marrow edema.
- Implant Osseointegration: Aiding in the stability and integration of orthopedic/dental implants.
- Other Emerging Applications
- Chronic Pain Syndromes: Fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain.
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Treating chronic pelvic pain and incontinence.
- Wound Healing: Diabetic foot ulcers and pressure ulcers.
- Post-Surgical Recovery: Following joint replacements (knee/hip) or spinal surgeries to reduce swelling and improve healing.
Key Benefits of Latest EMTT:
- High Penetration Depth: Reaches tissues up to 18 cm deep.
- Painless Treatment: Typically performed fully clothed, with no anesthesia needed.
- Synergy with Shockwave (ESWT): Often combined with Shockwave Therapy for better, faster results.
Furthermore, Related research papers:
- Klüter T, Krath A, Stukenberg M, et al. Electromagnetic transduction therapy and standard-of-care physical therapy for chronic low back pain: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Electromagn Biol Med. 2018;37(4):170-183. doi:10.1080/15368378.2018.1499030
- Krath A, Klüter T, Stukenberg M, et al. Electromagnetic transduction therapy in non-specific low back pain: A prospective randomised controlled trial. J Orthop. 2017;14(3):410-415. doi:10.1016/j.jor.2017.06.016
- Gerdesmeyer L, Kloppstein M, Rechl H, et al. Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) in treatment of chronic proximal plantar fasciitis. J Orthop Res. 2017;35(S1).
- Ringeisen M, Ludger G. Enhancement of focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy by extracorporeal magnetotransduction therapy in the treatment of overuse-related muscle pain. Front Rehabil Sci. 2023;4:1161746. doi:10.3389/fresc.2023.1161746
- Vinzenz K, Sterz K. Effect of Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) on the proliferation and differentiation of human osteoblasts. Phys Med Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin. 2020;30(05):283.
- Andriolo L, Boffa A, Cassiolas G, et al. Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy (EMTT) for musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review. J Clin Med. 2024;13(20):6232. doi:10.3390/jcm13206232
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Our friendly and professional podiatrists are fully trained in EMTT. Therefore ensuring that you receive the best quality treatment and advice.
Finally, to find out if EMTT is right for you, book an appointment at Cheltenham Podiatry today. Or you can call our team on 03 9583 3093. Alternatively, you can contact us using the contact form below.
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