PEMF systems appear on the market in all kinds of intensity levels. So-called high-intensity devices (mainly in the Tesla range) are usually used in a clinical environment and require highly trained staff as the electromagnetic field strength may harm if not applied properly! Nevertheless, a typical PEMF technology within the high Tesla range is known as “rTMS” (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation). It is, among other things, clinically approved for depression, however NOT suitable for home use. Such systems are specifically certified as medical devices, fulfilling all necessary norms and regulations. In addition, they are listed, cleared and approved by governing agencies (FDA, Health Canada, Health Agency of the European Union etc.). There are several high intensity devices on the market aggressively advertised for home use using misleading medical claims. None of them carry a recognized safety certificate, are registered, cleared or approved by the governing agencies! For this reason, this buyers guide will not include their technical data nor function. Low-intensity PEMF systems (usually within the range of approximately 1-300 microTesla) are very safe for home use without the necessity of a trained technician onsite. They offer a vast collection of clinical studies, confirming superior suppor-
tive efficiency. Low-pulsed PEMF systems range between 1 and 300 microTesla, mimicking the earth’s natural magnetic field strength, nowadays measured between 20 to 70 microTesla.
Whole-body applications within these intensity levels have proven most effective in activating the body’s own healing capacity.
