PEMF vs Other Modalities

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Is PEMF treatment the same as Magnetic Blankets and Boots? 

While  the therapy is similar, the difference is in the delivery method and  the ability to focus the right level of power to the specific area that  needs it. While the blankets provide a low, uniform level of power, it  may not be adequate for deeper injuries or in denser parts of the body.  The power of PEMF is measured in gauss, like distance is measured in  metres. The cells need at least 25 gauss in order to effect cellular  repair, while it is believed that 50 to 85 gauss is considered an  optimal level. As the magnetic field travels away from the coil or  through denser tissue such as bone, the power diminishes. So it is  important to be able to deliver the right level of power to the damaged  areas. The main areas of difference are as follows:

• EquiPulse has  the ability to detect where a horse is sore or injured because areas of  soreness will twitch or pulse in a certain way, which can be recognized  by a trained PEMF practitioner.
• EquiPulse is an easily  adjustable device. This ability to adjust the intensity provides gentle  but optimal level of power to a specific area and receive immediate  results. 
• EquiPulse can provide the optimal level of power to a  specific point anywhere on a horse. This is particularly useful when  treating areas like; hamstrings, necks, legs, abscess' in hooves,  and acupressure points for a wide
•  variety of issues such as colic and  calming points.

PEMF vs Shockwave Therapy

The cellular exercise that rehabilitates cells are unique to PEMF.   

The following are the main points of differentiation:

•  PEMF  has the ability to detect where a horse is sore or injured because only  the sore areas will twitch or pulse. Shockwave has no ability to detect  soreness, just treatment of a specific point. 
• PEMF can be used on the whole body. Shockwave can only be done on a specific point such as back or legs.
• PEMF  is non-invasive, NO sedation is required and horses quickly relax,  enjoying the treatment. Shockwave is invasive and painful as it creates  energy by concussion and sound waves. 
• PEMF does not require  sedation and has no potential to damage cells. Shockwave requires  sedation and because of the damaging potential, the treatment must be  performed by a Veterinarian. 
• PEMF  has a wide focal area  and the wave area does not diminish as it penetrates the body; up to 16  inches. Shockwave has a small focal area of a couple of inches wide at  the surface skin level,  that goes down to a maximum penetration point  of about 4 inches.

PEMF vs Laser Treatments?

• PEMF  has the ability to detect where a horse is sore or injured because only  the sore areas will twitch or pulse. Laser has no ability to detect  soreness, and will just treat the specific point of laser direction. 
• PEMF  has a wide focal area and the wave area does not diminish as it  penetrates the body. Laser has a very small focal area of less than in  inch.
• PEMF magnetic wave travels up to 16 inches into the body.  Laser has a limited penetration of less than 2 inches, unless the power  is increased, which increases the potential to damage the cells at the  surface. 
• PEMF can be used on the whole body and takes 30 to  45 minutes for a full body treatment. Since Laser has such a small  focal point, it takes a long time to treat a larger area making full  body treatments less feasible.