| Delayed onset of muscle aches (2002) |

The effect of an extremely low pulsed electromagnetic field on the signs and symptoms of delayed onset muscle aches

 

Krzysztof Spodaryk, Prof.Dr. - Vice Rector Academy of Physical Education for Science Affairs

 

Building on his findings on energy status of erythrocytes, in a 3-arm placebo-controlled double-blind study, Spodaryk studied the influence of weak BEMER-typical pulsed electromagnetic fields on the delayed onset of experimentally induced muscle aches.

Here, measurements of the range of motion of the elbow (flexion, extension, neutral position (relaxed angle)), myelogelosis (pressure algometer) and pain levels on a visual analog pain scale (VAS, visual analog scale) were done.

 

Significant differences in the pain perception levels between the test and the placebo group and between the test and control group at the 5% level (p = 0.05) resulted as clearly positive effects of application of the BEMER 3000 magnetic field therapy. There were no differences between placebo and control groups.

 

Spodaryk interprets this positive effect to be a retardation of pain perceptions. In accord with the previously demonstrated increased levels in the synthesis of ATP in the red blood cells and in the protective effects with respect to anti-oxidative status, changes in the metabolism of the skeletal muscles may be responsible for this, too.