A comprehensive 2020 overview examined how pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapies, including Pulsed Shortwave Therapy (PST), work at a cellular and physiological level, and surveyed their clinical applications. The paper highlights:
- Mechanisms of action: PEMF therapy initiates cellular signaling pathways that influence inflammation, promote tissue regeneration, and support the body’s natural healing processes.
- Clinical uses: Application fields span from wound healing and treatment of tendinitis to bone repair, and management of arthritis. Other areas of interest include post-surgical healing and experimental use as an adjunct in oncology.
