Magcell Microcirc: Shoulder Tendonitis Pain Resolved

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Former Gymnast Discovers Magcell Microcirc For Rotator Cuff Tendonitis

"I have struggled with a tendonitis in my left shoulder since I was a teenager, when I used to represent Great Britain in gymnastics festivals abroad. This involved lots of strenuous activities. I had to lift other gymnasts and do complex tumbles, which involved lots of pressure and weight on my shoulders.  I struggled for years with my left shoulder and at times I was unable to lift my arm above my head; everyday tasks like brushing my hair became very difficult - let alone gymnastics. 

I was eventually diagnosed with rotator cuff shoulder tendonitis and I had to have physiotherapy for over a year. Over a thousand pounds was spent on physiotherapy, this treatment worked for a while, but I was unable to compete in gymnastics anymore so I had to stop, but as I knew I still wanted to be involved in the sport I undertook a coaching qualification and became a gymnastics coach. 

In the summer of 2021, I started to struggle again with shoulder pain, which once again, rendered me unable to carry out everyday activities. I rang my local GP and explained my shoulder history. I was told to take paracetamol and ibuprofen. I was not referred to a physio, just told to take over-the-counter medicine. I took over-the-counter medicine for a few weeks but I was still struggling to properly keep on top of the pain and my movement was restricted.

A mutual friend suggestedI I speak to Mary Fickling who is the Co-director of Physiopod and PhysioEquipment. I reached out to Mary and she was interested to hear about my shoulder and as I was local, said she would lend me a piece of equipment called the Magcell Microcirc to see what results I would get. I was told to use for 3 weeks up to 12 times a day. 

I started to use the Magcell as instructed by Mary, it is simple and easy to use. It is a small device which you place on the area in pain. I just held it in place on my shoulder, switched it on and it started to work. After 5 minutes I had  completed one round of treatment. I then pressed the device again to receive another 5 minutes of treatment.

After the first week of using the device I was in a lot less pain and I was able to lessen the amount of pain killers I was taking. Mary was fantastic and checked in with me weekly to see how I was getting on with the device. 

By the end of the three weeks, I had completely stopped taking painkillers and was now doing everyday activities pain- free! The Magcell does really work. I wish I had been put in touch with Mary years ago.

Can’t thank the Physiopod sisters enough for lending me this piece of equipment.  I was also very interested to find out about all of the amazing work that Physiopod do and that it is a family run business. Mary and her sister Julie are both directors of the company and have helped thousands of women with Lymphoedema.

Thankyou again ladies"

Ms T

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

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.