Physiotherapy services and treatments:
MAGNETIC THERAPY.

WHAT IS MAGNETIC THERAPY?

There magnetotherapy It's a type of practice that harnesses the power of magnetic fields. It's used in physiotherapy to treat certain health conditions and various problems, both post-traumatic and chronic.

WHAT IS IT FOR?

Specifically, magnetotherapy has numerous therapeutic indications. It can be prescribed as a treatment for: Inflammatory pathologies; Tendinitis; Fractures; Edema; Tendon Injuries; Muscle Injuries; Ligament Injuries; Capsulitis; Chronic bone pathologies such as Osteopenia and Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis; Postoperative pain.

HOW IT WORKS

As mentioned, magnetotherapy exploits the potential of electromagnetic waves.

The cells in our body have a specific electrical charge, resulting from the potential difference generated outside and inside the cell membrane. This potential, indicated as resting membrane potential, oscillates between -60 and -75 mV, with slight variations from cell to cell. Following an inflammatory event, the cell loses part of this electrical charge. This results in a decrease in the potential difference.

By applying magnets to the area of interest or a solenoid that generates an electromagnetic field within it, the cell membranes of damaged or inflamed tissues are repolarized, resulting from various pathological conditions. This repolarization allows the normal potential difference between the cells to be reestablished.

Magnetotherapy can be divided into:
• Low frequency magnetotherapy: the electromagnetic fields generated are around a frequency between 5-10 and 100-200 Hz. It is usually used to promote calcium assimilation, stimulate bone calcification, and strengthen the skeletal system;
• High frequency magnetotherapy: magnets are used that generate high-frequency magnetic fields, between 18 and 900 MHz. Particularly suitable for promoting blood circulation and reducing inflammatory conditions.

THE EFFECTS

The effects of magnetotherapy can be of various nature:
• Analgesics and painkillers, resulting in reduced pain and inflammation;
• Vasodilators, designed to stimulate and promote blood circulation;
• Osteogenesi: stimulates bone regeneration, especially in cases of osteoporosis or fractures with delayed consolidation;
• Anti-edematous, for the reduction of swelling;
• Muscle relaxant, acting on muscle contracture;
• Regenerating and detoxifying.

WHEN IS IT CONTRAINDICATED?

Magnetotherapy is generally contraindicated for:
• Patients with pacemakers and hearing aids
• Pregnant women

Associated pathologies

FRACTURES

Edema

INFLAMMATORY DISEASES

TENDINITI

TENDON INJURIES

MUSCLE INJURIES

LIGAMENT INJURIES

CAPSULITIS

LUMBAR PAIN

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Here is our Magnetotherapy expert

Andrea Sgambati

CEO of FisioFlaminio, manual therapist specializing in osteopathic techniques.

Since my early years at university, the cornerstone of my career has been to develop a comprehensive assessment of the patient, essential for optimal physiotherapy treatment.

Through in-depth study of manual therapy, it was possible to optimize and apply the principles of rehabilitation medicine, which extends beyond the basic mechanisms of "traditional" rehabilitation. My training began at a Swiss university (Lugano, 2010-2014) with a four-year academic program, all focused on orthopedic science, which is essential for understanding musculoskeletal pathologies.

Subsequently, in 2015, I obtained a master's degree in Australia (Perth, Curtin University) in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, which allowed me to learn osteopathic techniques and spinal manipulations according to the concepts of Maitland, Kaltenborn, Mulligan and Mackenzie.

After my experience abroad, I returned to Italy as manager of the rehabilitation center at Via Donatello 75, becoming a partner in 2019. My work at this rehabilitation center allowed me to work with athletes from the National Fencing Team, as well as with Serie A volleyball and basketball professionals.

From 2020 to 2023, I completed my second Master's degree in Milan (GSTM), where I further developed osteopathic and manual techniques, essential for the rapid and effective treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, including the peripheral and central nervous systems. This program has qualified me for the internationally recognized title of Orthokinetic Rehabilitator, a new professional profile in the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.