Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)

Why Everyone Should Be Using PEMF from the High School Athlete to the Baby Boomer

PEMF  can be used to treat specific conditions or as a general wellness device.  Low intensity PEMF should be used on a daily basis just as you would take your vitamins or brush your teeth.  

Studies have been performed using PEMF to prove it benefits on the human body as well as animals.  Some of the reseach proven benefits are:

1.  Improved sleep and relaxation ⁽¹⁶⁾
2.  Feeling more energy and focus ⁽¹⁶⁾
3.  Reduced pain & stiffness with osteoarthritis ^{(1)(17)(18)(19)}
4.  Reduced presence of discomfort ^{(1)(4)(12)(13)(16)}
5.  Less frequent mental exhaustion ⁽¹⁶⁾
6. Reduced severity of physical exhaustion ⁽¹⁶⁾
7. Improved bone density in patients with osteoporosis / osteopenia ⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾
8. Pain and inflammation relief ^{(1)(3)(4)(12)(13)}
9. Faster recovery ^{(3)(4)(11)(13)(14)}
10. Athletes reduced long term effects of joint injuries and faster return to play⁽³⁾
11. Reduction of intervertebral disc inflammation and overall improvement in spinal degeneration condition including associated low back pain⁽⁴⁾
12. Suggested benefits in cancer patients including inhibiting tumor growth, promoting cell death and reducing inflammation & pain(^{(6)7)(8)(9)(10)}
13. Reduced swelling in benign prostatic hypertrophy (27.3% on average in the study)⁽²⁾
14. Improved short and long term function in shoulder impingement⁽¹⁴⁾
15. Less swelling and pain post knee replacement with less walking limitations 3 years post surgery⁽¹³⁾
16. Reduced pain and swelling post-op & improved long term function ^(11)(13)

How PEMF May Work for Cancer 

PEMF therapy shows promise for metastatic cancer patients by potentially inhibiting tumor growth, promoting cell death, and reducing inflammation and pain, and is considered safe to use alongside conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy. While research in humans is limited, preclinical studies suggest PEMF can disrupt cancer cell division, block new blood vessel formation, and reduce treatment side effects, making it a promising adjunctive therapy for managing cancer and improving patient outcomes. ^{(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)}

THESE FDA APPROVALS/CLEARANCES ARE SPECIFIC TO INDIVIDUAL DEVICES PRESCRIBED FOR OR INTENDED FOR THOSE SPECIFIC USES.  THIS DOES NOT MEAN THOSE DEVICES ARE THE ONLY ONES TO HAVE THAT EFFECT ON THE BODY.

Types of PEMF Therapy 

PEMF therapy devices come in various types, including full-body mats for comprehensive treatment, localized devices for targeting specific areas, and portable units for on-the-go use. Each type is designed to address different health needs, such as pain relief, improved circulation, enhanced healing, and general wellness. 

PEMF devices are divided into 3 main categories, low intensity, mid-range intensity, and high intensity. The Mid-range and High intensity devices are typically only seen in use in a physician's office.  High intensity devices create such strong magnetic pulses that the patient can feel them pass through their body.   The low intensity devices are intended for daily use at home and usually can only be detected by PEMF detection device but have been shown to have beneficial health effects.   

OUR CHOICE FOR DAILY USE PEMF

Dr. Palmer has chosen the Centropix Kloud PEMF mat to recommend to patients.  He believes based on the science and published studies on PEMF, daily use of low intensity PEMF can be very beneficial for whole body wellness.   The largest PEMF study has been published in: ICT for Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of ICTIS 2025. Springer Nature, January 2026 using the Centropix Kloud.  Part of the study compared satisfaction of the Kloud to other similar devices.  73.1%  of the 117 participants in this area of the study were more satisfied with the Kloud than other similar devices.⁽¹⁶⁾

Centropix Kloud advanced wave explained

Dr. Palmer has chosen the Centropix Kloud  to recommend to his patients for daily wellness.  The Kloud uses multiple wave forms superimposed as opposed to the older PEMF mat systems that use single saw tooth or square wave signals.    The Kloud has 5 programs that come pre-programed in the mat itself.  The mat can be used just about anywhere and has no wires to worry about while using.  Another advantage is the ability to fold the mat and increase the intensity being delivered to an individual area of the body.  With the blue tooth connected to your phone, you can also control the kloud program and signal intensity with ease.  Additional programs are available for purchase to use with the app on your phone that make for an even more personal customized experience.  The Kloud does not have any FDA clearance for specific treatments.  The Centropix Kloud is registered with the FDA as a Class 1 device ensuring its safety and reliability for users.  This limits the marketing and advertising of the device to only a "WELLNESS DEVICE".   

SUPPORTING PUBLISHED RESEARCH FOR EVERYONE TO USE PEMF

1. Effects of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Pain, Stiffness, Physical Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trials.  Xiaotian Yang, et al. Physical Therapy, Volume 100, Issue 7, July 2020, Pages 1118–1131.
2. Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields in Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy: Three Case Studies. Kline RL, et al. J Reg Med Biol Res. 2025;6(1):1-10.
3. Biophysical Stimulation in Athletes’ Joint Degeneration: A Narrative Review.  Moretti, L., et al. Biophysical. Medicina 2021, 57, 1206. https://doi.org/10.3390/medici...
4. In Vitro Validation of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) as an Effective Countermeasure Against Inflammatory-Mediated Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Laura Guarnaccia, et al. First published: 19 May 2025 https://doi.org/10.1002/jsp2.7...
5. The prevention effect of pulsed electromagnetic fields treatment on senile osteoporosis in vivo via improving the inflammatory bone microenvironment. Jun Zhou, et al. Pages 46-60 | Received 13 Sep 2022, Accepted 26 Oct 2023, Published online: 08 Feb 2024
6. Protective effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy attenuates autophagy and apoptosis in osteoporotic osteoarthritis model rats by activating PPARγ Jing Liu,Jun Zhou,Xiarong Huang,Linwei Yin,Long Zhou,Yang Liao,Guanghua Sun,Peirui Zhong,Xinke Peng &Zhilu Sun Pages 61-70 | Received 06 Apr 2023, Accepted 25 Nov 2023, Published online: 12 Feb 2024
7. Pulsed electromagnetic therapy in cancer treatment: Progress and outlook Wenjun Xu, Xinjun Xie, Hanyang Wu, Xiaolin Wang, Jiancheng Cai, Zisheng Xu, Shiju E First published: 27 September 2022
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11. Effect of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a randomised controlled trial. Adravanti, P., et al.International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 38, 397–403 (2014). 
12. Efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy on pain and physical function in patients with non-specific low back pain: a systematic review.  Kull, P., Keilani, M., Remer, F. et al.Wien Med Wochenschr 175, 11–19 (2025).
13. Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) as a valid tool in orthognathic surgery to reduce post-operative pain and swelling: a prospective study.  Friscia, M., Abbate, V., De Fazio, G.R. et al.Oral Maxillofac Surg 28, 1287–1294 (2024).
14. The effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Wang HY, Chen YJ, Huang IC, Lin CR, Lin KL, Chen CH.  PLoS One. 2025 May 19;20(5):e0323837. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0323837. PMID: 40388433; PMCID: PMC12088032.
15. Effects of Acute Low-Frequency Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Aerobic Performance during a Preseason Training Camp: A Pilot Study Tamulevicius, N.; Wadhi, T.; Oviedo, G.R.; Anand, A.S.; Tien, J.-J.; Houston, F.; Vlahov, E. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 7691.
16. Non-Invasive Electromagnetic Stimulation and its Impact on Human Well-Being: A Multi-Nation Study on the Kloud-PEMA System.  In: ICT for Intelligent Systems: Proceedings of ICTIS 2025. Springer Nature, 2026. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-95-1353-6_32. 
17. Pulsed Electromagnetic field therapy for pain control in dogs with hip osteoarthritis: A randomized clinical study.  Kühl, L.F., Montiani-Ferreira, F., Hummel, J. et al.  Vet Res Commun 49, 360 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259...
18.  Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy as an Adjunct to Meloxicam and Exercise in Grade II and III Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized, Single-Blind Clinical Trial.
    Maghroori R, Safinataj S, Vahdatpour B.  Middle East J Rehabil Health Stud.2025;13(1):e164013.
19. The Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) on Microvascular Autonomic Movement Yugui Wu1 , Cheng Ern Teng2 , Linjun Wu3 1 HenanTianyi Intellig Info Co., Ltd., Zhengzhou, Henan, China 2 Tianyi Biomedical Tech Pte. Ltd., Singapore 3 Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan, China DOI: 10.32629/jcmr.v5i3.2761.
20. Biermann N, Sommerauer L, Diesch S, et al. The influence of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFT) on cutaneous blood flow in healthy volunteers. Clinical Hemorheology and Microcirculation. 2024;76(4):495-501. doi:10.3233/CH-209224
21. The Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field to Modulate Inflammation and Improve Tissue Regeneration: A Review
    Authors: Christina L. Ross, Yu Zhou, Charles E. McCall, Shay Soker, and Tracy L. Criswell. Publication: Bioelectricity https://doi.org/10.1089/bioe.2...
22. Boopalan, P.R.J.V.C., Arumugam, S., Livingston, A. et al. Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy results in healing of full thickness articular cartilage defect. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 35, 143–148 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264...