Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) Alleviated With Magcell Microcirc

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Testimonial From Chris Boynes, Consultant Chartered Sports and Spinal Physiotherapist

"I’ve been interested in the Magcell for some time, so was very happy to be given the opportunity try it with my own patellofemoral pain that was always reducing my deep squat loading and very much my ability to do a repetitive single leg pistol exercise.

For the Magcell to be effective it has to be used 4-6 x a session and do 4 sessions a day which is very much along the lines of what Mary had recommended.

Well it works - my pain reduced over 3 days and I’m now able to load again with far less pain. I have been so impressed that I have purchased one and I will continue to use it on my other painful areas when needed. Here's just a little video to show application, I hope it is useful"

About Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. It is sometimes called "runner's knee" or "jumper's knee" because it is common in people who participate in sports—particularly females and young adults—but PFPS can occur in nonathletes, as well. The pain and stiffness caused by PFPS can make it difficult to climb stairs, kneel down, and perform other everyday activities.

Many things may contribute to the development of PFPS. Problems with the alignment of the kneecap and overuse from vigorous athletics or training are often significant factors.

Symptoms are often relieved with conservative treatment, such as changes in activity levels or a therapeutic exercise program.

About Magcell

MAGCELL® is a portable hand device for electrode-free electrotherapy. Magnetic alternating fields are produced over rotation by permanent magnets. A sinusoidal pulsating electromagnetic field (PEMF) is generated over the special magnet arrangement and device function principle.

Clinical Effects

The following effects of electrode-free electrotherapy with MAGCELL® are clinically recorded:

• Pain alleviation and movement stimulation
  e.g. in the case of osteoarthritis
• Substantial improvement in circulation
• Reduction of sensory neurotoxicities (polyneuropathy)
• Recently studies showed a very good result by BPH

In blood flow stimulation (Source: Funk et al (2014)

Studies

Funk HW, Knels L., Augstein A., Marquetant R., Dertinger HF (2014): Potent Stimulation of Blood Flow of Volunteers after Local Short-Term Treatment with Low-Frequency Magnetic Fields from a Novel Device. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2014. Article ID 543564, 9 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/543564 .

Funk RHW (2018): Coupling of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) therapy to molecular grounds of the cell. Am J Transl Res 10 (5): 1260-1272. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5992548.

Geiger G., Mikus E., Dertinger H., Rick O. (2015): Low frequency magnetic field therapy in patients with cytostatic-induced polyneuropathy: A phase II pilot study. Bioelectromagnetics 36 (3): 251-254. doi: 10.1002 / bem.21897.

Hitrov NA, Portnov VV (2008): MAGCELL® ARTHRO in the treatment of osteoarthritis in the knee joint. Naturopathy 3, 25-27.

Leoci R., Aiudi G., Silvestre F., Lissner E., Lacalandra GM (2014): Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Prostate Volume and Vascularity in the Traetment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Pilot Study in a Canine Model. The Prostate 74: 1132-1141.

Tenuta M, Tarsitano MG, Mazzotta P, Lucchini L, Sesti F, Fattorini G, Pozza C, Olivieri V, Naro F, Gianfrilli D, Lenzi A, Isidori AM, Pofi R. Therapeutic Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Reduces Prostate Volume and Lower UrinaryTract Symptoms in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Andrology. 2020 Feb 23. doi: 10.1111 / andr.12775. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 32090492.

Reimschüssel A., Bodenburg P. (2009): Low-frequency electromagnetic fields. Successful in the therapy of myoarthritis of the temporomandibular joint. Naturopathy 5, 28.

Rick O., von Hehn U., Mikus E., Dertinger H., Geiger G. (2017): Magnetic Field Therapy in Patients With Cytostatics-Induced Polyneuropathy: A Prospective Randomized Placebo-Controlled Phase-III Study. Bioelectromagnetics 38 (2): 85-94 :. doi: 10.1002 / bem.22005.

Wuschech H., von Hehn U., Mikus E., Funk RH (2015): Effects of PEMF on patients with osteoarthritis: Results of a prospective, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Bioelectromagnetics 36 (8), 576-585.