| Shortening of the regeneration time in professional sports using the change in CK elimination curve by the application of BEMER 3000 therapy | 

 

Karin Möbes, diploma thesis - Swiss Olympic trainer development

Project coach: Dipl. Spw. Horst Michaelis, Beat Villiger MD

 

Abstract

Intensive muscle stress results in damage to the muscle cell, whereby creatine kinase (CK) and other muscle enzymes such as troponin, aldolase, GOT are released into the blood due to intracellular destruction or cell membrane permeability. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of the Bemer 3000 on the evolution of the CK levels.

 

The effect of the electromagnetic Bemer 3000 field on the temporal course of muscle regeneration was studied using a placebo controlled double-blinded study in 17 healthy female athletes from 17 to 46 years old. A pilot study was previously conducted, in order to determine the appropriate testing procedure. After an intensive stress test on a downhill ski trainer (Propriodynamics, made by Georg Hagmann) the Bemer 3000 therapy system with coil mat and coil cushion were applied.

In accordance with the results of the pilot study, the following blood drawing times were determined: Starting value before starting the test, levels after 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h and 18h. The CK level was determined using venous blood.

 

Results:

Under the influence of the electromagnetic field (Bemer 3000 test device) there was less of an increase and an earlier fall in CK levels. With the placebo device (Bemer 3000, not operational), the CK levels dropped by an average of 2 h later compared to the test device; this indicates that the damage to the muscle cells was less and regeneration was favorably influenced.

It is presumed that the permeability of the cell membrane decreased more rapidly and consequently less CK was released into the blood.