PULSED MAGNETIC THERAPY
The therapeutic effect of the application of pulsed magnetic field therapy (PMFT) has at last received world wide recognition, although for a long time many practitioners saw it only as an aid to fracture union. Research has now shown that it has the potential to improve a wide range of conditions, although few understood just how it achieved its effectiveness . Extensive research has since been carried out to determine the mechanism by which this occurs. For the physiotherapist, presented with a wide range of clinical problems, PMFT is an invaluable aid to the clinically based and mobile therapist.
The therapeutic effect of the application of pulsed magnetic field therapy (PMFT) has at last received world wide recognition, although for a long time many practitioners saw it only as an aid to fracture union. Research has now shown that it has the potential to improve a wide range of conditions, although few understood just how it achieved its effectiveness . Extensive research has since been carried out to determine the mechanism by which this occurs. For the physiotherapist, presented with a wide range of clinical problems, PMFT is an invaluable aid to the clinically based and mobile therapist.
PHOTOTHERAPY
Phototherapy, the use of light to treat a variety of conditions, is not new and has been researched for well over 100 years. It has mainly been confined to ultraviolet wavelengths for its antibacterial properties. With the advent of LASER and Light Emitting Diodes, treatment in the visible spectrum and its fringes has gained credence both from research and through anecdotally reported results.
Phototherapy, the use of light to treat a variety of conditions, is not new and has been researched for well over 100 years. It has mainly been confined to ultraviolet wavelengths for its antibacterial properties. With the advent of LASER and Light Emitting Diodes, treatment in the visible spectrum and its fringes has gained credence both from research and through anecdotally reported results.
Upcoming CPD Events
Our next CPD event is entitled ‘Keeping Up’ (like the Newsletter title)
This will be held on Sunday May 19th at the Jurys Inn, East Midlands Airport. This event offers guest lectures as well as an open forum to generate discussion and exchange ideas on cases and issues that delegates would like to share.
We are delighted to announce that our special guest speaker will be Hannah Capon MRCVS from Canine Arthritis Management.
Other speakers at the event will be:
Keeping Up – CPD Sunday May 19th, Jurys Inn
Programme
9.30 – 10.00 Registration and welcome
10.00 – 11.00 Orthopaedic conditions of the distal limbs with reference to mobility
Dr Richard Payne
11.00 – 11.15 Coffee
11.15 – 12.30 "Canine Arthritis - the chronic pain epidemic - Essentials in management"
This presentation offers 6 take home messages to motivate, 6 tools to help, and 6 tips to give the therapist an edge
Hannah Capon - Canine Arthritis Management
12.30 – 1.15 Buffet lunch
1.15 – 2.15 Equine Theraplates, what is the underpinning research?
Jenny Creak
2.15 – 3.00 Reviewing recent research on the role of PMF in clinical practice
Dr David Somerville
3.00 – 3.15 Coffee
3.15 – 4.15 Open forum
4.15 Close and collect certificates.
Price including Buffet lunch and refreshments £120
Students £90
This will be held on Sunday May 19th at the Jurys Inn, East Midlands Airport. This event offers guest lectures as well as an open forum to generate discussion and exchange ideas on cases and issues that delegates would like to share.
We are delighted to announce that our special guest speaker will be Hannah Capon MRCVS from Canine Arthritis Management.
Other speakers at the event will be:
- Dr Richard Payne MA Vet MB DProf MRCVS Assistant Professor of Anatomy at the School of Veterinary Medicine & Science, University of Nottingham
- Jenny Creak BVSc MRCVS Equine Specialist
- Dr David Somerville PhD CSci (Ret) MIPEM Clinical Scientist and Author of a series of books on the Science and Application of various Electrotherapy Modalities.
Keeping Up – CPD Sunday May 19th, Jurys Inn
Programme
9.30 – 10.00 Registration and welcome
10.00 – 11.00 Orthopaedic conditions of the distal limbs with reference to mobility
Dr Richard Payne
11.00 – 11.15 Coffee
11.15 – 12.30 "Canine Arthritis - the chronic pain epidemic - Essentials in management"
This presentation offers 6 take home messages to motivate, 6 tools to help, and 6 tips to give the therapist an edge
Hannah Capon - Canine Arthritis Management
12.30 – 1.15 Buffet lunch
1.15 – 2.15 Equine Theraplates, what is the underpinning research?
Jenny Creak
2.15 – 3.00 Reviewing recent research on the role of PMF in clinical practice
Dr David Somerville
3.00 – 3.15 Coffee
3.15 – 4.15 Open forum
4.15 Close and collect certificates.
Price including Buffet lunch and refreshments £120
Students £90
The first issue of our Newsletter entitled ‘Keeping Up’ is available to read by clicking new_letter_march_2019.docx
This aims to bring you news on events, up - date you on the latest research, and provide a range of information for owners and therapists
This aims to bring you news on events, up - date you on the latest research, and provide a range of information for owners and therapists
Latest Products
For a full list of all products please visit our products page
The Westville Therapy Systems PMFT Dog Mats are now ready and available to order.
Both sizes can be used with either the Biomag or the FFU.
Available in two sizes:
Small 560mm x 430mm
Large 750mm x 430mm
The New Clinical Biomag2 - System4
Westville Therapy Systems have launched a new externally powered multi-output unit for use in clinics.
This new innovation provides four independently programmable outputs to allow different modalities to be used at the same time, so up to four stations can be serviced at any one time.
Programming is via a touch screen panel that shows the status of each individual output and can be altered whilst other channels are in action.
The New ELV Stimulator
The Biomag Systems, Biomag 2, FFU and the new clinical System 4 are all capable of driving our new low voltage stimulation device. Westville Therapy have trialled this add on device that feeds two electrical coupling pads which can be placed along muscle groups. Gentle stimulation of injured muscle helps condition them without any stress being applied. Some devices on the market cost hundreds of pounds, this add-on costs considerably less.
The Biomag Systems, Biomag 2, FFU and the new clinical System 4 are all capable of driving our new low voltage stimulation device. Westville Therapy have trialled this add on device that feeds two electrical coupling pads which can be placed along muscle groups. Gentle stimulation of injured muscle helps condition them without any stress being applied. Some devices on the market cost hundreds of pounds, this add-on costs considerably less.