Flexible Electromagnetic Coil Patch for Skin Wound Healing in Rats
J Vis Exp, Feb 2026 This methods paper describes a reproducible rat wound model using a flexible printed coil patch to deliver localized PEMF to full-thickness skin wounds, with the opposite wound as an untreated control. It outlines how stimulation settings were selected and offers a practical setup for evaluating PEMF parameters in tissue-repair research. […]
PEMF and Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: A Systematic Review
Front Aging, May 2026 This systematic review covered 16 studies of PEMF for intervertebral disc degeneration, including lab, animal, and four clinical randomized trials. Lab and animal work showed effects on inflammation and disc structure, and clinical studies reported PEMF as safe with potential benefits for pain, function, and mobility, especially alongside physiotherapy. The authors […]
Photobiomodulation Plus PEMF in High-Glucose/LPS-Stimulated Macrophages
Int J Radiat Biol, Sep 2026 This cell study looked at macrophages under combined high-glucose and inflammatory stress. Red-light photobiomodulation and PEMF, alone and together, were tested. Each treatment reduced inflammatory markers, and the combination reduced nitric oxide output toward baseline. The authors describe the results as a cautious mechanistic basis for further research. Read […]
PEMF for Pain and Foot Function in Plantar Fasciitis
Bioelectromagnetics, Sep 2026 In this randomized clinical trial, 40 adults with plantar fasciitis received either conventional physiotherapy or conventional physiotherapy plus PEMF. Both groups improved. The PEMF group showed a greater reduction in evening pain and in Foot Function Index scores, with no added difference in morning pain. Read the study: PubMed 42708522 · DOI […]
PEMF, Ferroptosis in Osteosarcoma Cells, and Osteogenic Differentiation
J Bone Oncol, Oct 2026 This preclinical study examined PEMF exposure in osteosarcoma and osteoblast cell lines and in a mouse model. Researchers reported reduced proliferation and migration of osteosarcoma cells, markers of ferroptosis, and support for normal bone-forming cells. The authors describe the work as early-stage and state that long-term safety and effectiveness have […]
PEMF and Inflammatory and Tenogenic Responses in Human Tenocytes
Cells, Aug 2026 This lab study exposed human tendon cells (tenocytes) to PEMF under three inflammation models. PEMF reduced several inflammatory markers, increased cell proliferation in the acute models, and improved wound-closure assays mainly in mild or acute inflammation. The authors suggest the inflammatory stage of the tissue may influence how cells respond to PEMF […]
Electrical Stimulation Therapies for Bone Healing: A Network Meta-analysis
Am J Phys Med Rehabil, Oct 2026 This network meta-analysis pooled 37 randomized controlled trials (3,325 participants) comparing electrical stimulation therapies for bone healing. Across the trials, electrical stimulation was associated with higher bone healing rates than controls, with pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) and combined magnetic fields among the better-performing approaches. The authors note that […]
Therapeutic Magnetic Fields in Oncology: A Systematic Review of Safety and Supportive Use
Cureus, Jan 2026 This systematic review examined published evidence on therapeutic magnetic fields in people with cancer, focusing on safety and supportive care. The authors found limited but non-alarming safety data and heterogeneous evidence on supportive uses such as chemotherapy-related neuropathy and quality of life. They stress that well-designed prospective trials are still needed. Read […]