Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Rheumatic Diseases Ii

Our generation has seen unprecedented advances in electromagnetic wave technology such as the microwave oven, the cellular telephone, and the magnetic resonance imager, each a creative exploitation of an invisible electromagnetic signal that was initially met with rigid skepticism. The modern bone growth stimulators that employ pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) have been available for 20 years, although they are just becoming a standard of care for delayed union fracture. A foundation of in vitro and clinical studies has demonstrated that electric and magnetic energy may favorably affect disorders of dense connective tissue. These signals have become a fertile area of research in orthopedics and rheumatology.