Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy has become part of many people’s everyday routines. Portable PEMF systems make it simple to travel and still utilize PEMF therapy.
When using PEMF in clinical settings, people expect the limitations of bulky machines. But office sessions can be inconvenient, uncomfortable, and costly. Many insurance companies won’t cover the cost of regular PEMF sessions, and even when they do, there can be substantial copayments that quickly add up.
Owning a portable PEMF device, that doesn’t require power from an electrical outlet, allows for flexibility, versatility in where and how you use it, and use by multiple members of the household. This makes it a solid investment.
With a home system, PEMF sessions can be far more comfortable. Rather than being confined to uncomfortable positions in a small clinic room, portable home PEMF devices can be used almost anywhere: in a car, on a bed, couch, or comfortable armchair.
Additionally, portable PEMF devices can be easily taken along on business trips or vacations. Your routine doesn’t have to stop when you travel, so having a system that can travel with you is quite valuable. A portable PEMF device might even make that vacation much more enjoyable! Competitive athletes can also make good use of portable PEMF systems, since competition means a great deal of travel.
Even clinicians who spend a lot of time moving between locations (such as physical therapists, chiropractors, or even veterinarians who make house calls) may appreciate having a portable PEMF device at their disposal.
What research on portable PEMF devices has looked at
Researchers have studied PEMF therapy for decades, and many studies have used smaller, portable devices rather than machines designed for clinical use. Here are a few of them. None used the FlexPulse, and results from one device and setting can’t be assumed for another.
A 2015 randomized, placebo-controlled study of 120 patients undergoing unilateral mandibular third molar extraction looked at pain and wound outcomes with a wearable PEMF device. In this study, three post-surgery groups were assigned to wear a test device, placebo device, or no device. Patients recorded their pain using a visual analog scale (VAS), and tracked analgesic use for a week. Researchers then assessed wound complications in all groups. while test patients’ VAS scores and analgesic use showed only slightly lower numbers, significantly fewer had tooth extraction site wound breakdown (dehiscence) than placebo patients.
Another study examined whether portable PEMF therapy could reduce pain in early knee osteoarthritis. Results showed that VAS scores decreased significantly in the active cohort. These results were not seen in the sham cohort. The overall decrease in mean VAS score for the active cohort was nearly three times that of the sham cohort. This was a small trial of one specific device.
Other researchers have studied portable PEMF devices in fibromyalgia patients and in people with recalcitrant, predominantly venous leg ulcers. This is just a small sampling of the research on portable PEMF devices.
Choosing the appropriate portable PEMF device
There are a number of high quality portable PEMF devices in the marketplace, and selecting the appropriate device will depend on the intended uses. Size and weight are two important factors, since the goal of a portable device is to be able to transport it easily when necessary. But there are several other questions that you should consider as well: How often will the device be used? What will you use it for? What intensity and frequency do you need?
You’ll also need to consider budget, whether for home use or use by a clinician. There is no one system that will be right in every situation, so proper research is essential.
The FlexPulse is a powerful wearable PEMF machine. It combines a peak intensity of 200 Gauss and a square wave signal with a controller light enough to wear all day.
The applicator pads are lightweight and easily applied to the body wherever you want to place them. The system comes with two pad applicators. This lightweight, portable device can be used anytime, anywhere.
Ten programs with individual frequencies ranging from 3 Hz, 7.8, 10, 14, 23, 40, 50, 60, 100 to 1000 Hz make the FlexPulse easy to fit into a wide range of daily routines.
The FlexPulse is a very affordable option for the power it provides. The PEMF device comes with a 30 -day satisfaction guarantee and a 2-year International warranty on the controller.
