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
Make sure you book your place for June 17th CPD offered by Westville. You can get a taste of Dr David Somerville's next book which is on Ultrasound and Other contact therapies when as part of the day's exciting programme he discusses the role of direct voltage stimulation in rehabilitation after injury.
TO secure your place email enquiries@westvilletherapy.com or call Lorraine on 01433 639084.
CPD opportunities with Westville Education
Westville Education
is pleased to give advanced notice of its CPD programme coming in June.
This will be on Sunday 17th June , & held at the Jury’s Inn East Midlands Airport.
Conference theme is:
Topics in Equine and Canine Orthopaedics and Biomechanics
Topics will include:
Dr Richard Payne MA VetMB DProf CertClinEd(Mdx) AdvCertVPhys HonFIRVAP FRSA PAMIPEM MRCVS
Richard is Assistant Professor of veterinary anatomy, Faculty of Medicine & Health Science, at Nottingham University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Sarah Harley BVSc MVM MRCVS Sarah is a PhD Student at the Institute of Ageing and Chronic disease, University of Liverpool. Current areas of research
Jenny Creak BVSc MRCVS Adv Cert VPhys Cert Clin Ed ( Acc Mdx) Jenny works with Orrell Equine Medical Practice and lectures in theory and practice for CEPT
New addition to the programme is the role of direct voltage stimulation (TENS, NMES and Micro Current) in rehabilitation. This will be presented by Dr David Somerville. DipHE BEd(Hons) PhD CSci(Ret) MIPEM HonFIRVAP FRSA
Tea, coffee and snacks available on arrival and throughout the day and a buffet lunch is included in the price.
Fee: £120 Students fee: £75
Booking well in advance is advised to secure your place.
Programme for Sunday June 17th
9.15 – 9.45 Arrive and morning refreshments
9.45 – 10.00 Welcome & Introduction to the programme
10.00 – 11.00 Anatomy and biomechanics of the canine and equine hips
Dr Richard Payne MA VetMB DProf CertClinEd(Mdx) AdvCertVPhys FRSA PAMIPEM MRCVS
11.00 - 11.15 Coffee
11.15 – 12.15 Gait adaptations in the lame horse
Jenny Creak BVSc MRCVS Adv Cert VPhys CertClin Ed (Acc Mdx)
12.15 – 13.15 Buffet Lunch & poster presentations
13.15 – 14.15 The relation between equine foot shape, biomechanics and lameness
Sarah Harley BVSc MVM MRCVS
14.15 – 14.30 Coffee
14.30 – 15.30 The role of direct voltage stimulation (TENS & NMES) in rehabilitation.
Dr D Somerville DipHE BEd(Hons) PhD CSci(Ret) HonFIRVAP MIPEM FRSA
15.30 – 16.15 Workshop – Caring for Special Needs Dogs
16.15 – 16.30 Close - CPD certificates available for collection
Please note- Our April programme at Somerford Park is now full with standby reservations being accepted.
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April 21st
Now Fully Booked
Due to many requests, Westville Education will be holding another CPD day on the topic of Application and Therapy of pulsed magnetic therapy and phototherapy on April 21st..
Principle speaker will be Dr David Somerville DipHE BEd(Hons) PhD CSci(Ret) HonFIRVAP MIPEM FRSA, author of 2 recently published books on the topics, who will be sharing his knowledge and expertise on the subject. The day will also include practical demonstrations of its equine and canine application.
Venue is Somerford Park Farm, Congleton, Cheshire.
Costs is £90 reduced for students to £60
See below for programme.
9.30 - 10 am register and welcome
10.00- 10.30. Typical cases presenting for therapy & mechanisms of injury
Mrs Marjorie Somerville BA(Science) PGCE FHEA HonFIRVAP FRSA
10.30 - 12.00. Application of PMFT and underpinning theory
Dr D Somerville
12.00 - 12.45 lunch
12.45 - 14.15 Application of Phototherapy and underpinning theory
Dr D Somerville
14.15 - 14.30 Coffee
14.30 - 15.30 Equine and Canine practical demonstrations applied to horse and dog
Gemma Woolley (Equine veterinary physiotherapy practitioner)
Karen Goodall (Canine veterinary physiotherapy practitioner
Gemma and Karen will demonstrate some of the applications of clinical use of PMF and phototherapy equipment
NB Each demonstration is for 30 minutes, two group rotations will run so that delegates can observe and discuss uses for both horse and dog.
15.30 - 16.00 Questions
Places are limited and going quickly. To ensure your booking please contact Lorraine on
enquiries@westvilletherapy.com Telephone: 01433 639084
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TO secure your place email enquiries@westvilletherapy.com or call Lorraine on 01433 639084.
CPD opportunities with Westville Education
Westville Education
is pleased to give advanced notice of its CPD programme coming in June.
This will be on Sunday 17th June , & held at the Jury’s Inn East Midlands Airport.
Conference theme is:
Topics in Equine and Canine Orthopaedics and Biomechanics
Topics will include:
- Anatomy and biomechanics of the canine and equine hip
- Relation between equine foot shape, biomechanics and lameness
- Gait adaptations in the lame horse
- The role of direct voltage stimulation (TENS & NMES) in rehabilitation.
Dr Richard Payne MA VetMB DProf CertClinEd(Mdx) AdvCertVPhys HonFIRVAP FRSA PAMIPEM MRCVS
Richard is Assistant Professor of veterinary anatomy, Faculty of Medicine & Health Science, at Nottingham University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Sarah Harley BVSc MVM MRCVS Sarah is a PhD Student at the Institute of Ageing and Chronic disease, University of Liverpool. Current areas of research
Jenny Creak BVSc MRCVS Adv Cert VPhys Cert Clin Ed ( Acc Mdx) Jenny works with Orrell Equine Medical Practice and lectures in theory and practice for CEPT
New addition to the programme is the role of direct voltage stimulation (TENS, NMES and Micro Current) in rehabilitation. This will be presented by Dr David Somerville. DipHE BEd(Hons) PhD CSci(Ret) MIPEM HonFIRVAP FRSA
Tea, coffee and snacks available on arrival and throughout the day and a buffet lunch is included in the price.
Fee: £120 Students fee: £75
Booking well in advance is advised to secure your place.
Programme for Sunday June 17th
9.15 – 9.45 Arrive and morning refreshments
9.45 – 10.00 Welcome & Introduction to the programme
10.00 – 11.00 Anatomy and biomechanics of the canine and equine hips
Dr Richard Payne MA VetMB DProf CertClinEd(Mdx) AdvCertVPhys FRSA PAMIPEM MRCVS
11.00 - 11.15 Coffee
11.15 – 12.15 Gait adaptations in the lame horse
Jenny Creak BVSc MRCVS Adv Cert VPhys CertClin Ed (Acc Mdx)
12.15 – 13.15 Buffet Lunch & poster presentations
13.15 – 14.15 The relation between equine foot shape, biomechanics and lameness
Sarah Harley BVSc MVM MRCVS
14.15 – 14.30 Coffee
14.30 – 15.30 The role of direct voltage stimulation (TENS & NMES) in rehabilitation.
Dr D Somerville DipHE BEd(Hons) PhD CSci(Ret) HonFIRVAP MIPEM FRSA
15.30 – 16.15 Workshop – Caring for Special Needs Dogs
16.15 – 16.30 Close - CPD certificates available for collection
Please note- Our April programme at Somerford Park is now full with standby reservations being accepted.
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April 21st
Now Fully Booked
Due to many requests, Westville Education will be holding another CPD day on the topic of Application and Therapy of pulsed magnetic therapy and phototherapy on April 21st..
Principle speaker will be Dr David Somerville DipHE BEd(Hons) PhD CSci(Ret) HonFIRVAP MIPEM FRSA, author of 2 recently published books on the topics, who will be sharing his knowledge and expertise on the subject. The day will also include practical demonstrations of its equine and canine application.
Venue is Somerford Park Farm, Congleton, Cheshire.
Costs is £90 reduced for students to £60
See below for programme.
9.30 - 10 am register and welcome
10.00- 10.30. Typical cases presenting for therapy & mechanisms of injury
Mrs Marjorie Somerville BA(Science) PGCE FHEA HonFIRVAP FRSA
10.30 - 12.00. Application of PMFT and underpinning theory
Dr D Somerville
12.00 - 12.45 lunch
12.45 - 14.15 Application of Phototherapy and underpinning theory
Dr D Somerville
14.15 - 14.30 Coffee
14.30 - 15.30 Equine and Canine practical demonstrations applied to horse and dog
Gemma Woolley (Equine veterinary physiotherapy practitioner)
Karen Goodall (Canine veterinary physiotherapy practitioner
Gemma and Karen will demonstrate some of the applications of clinical use of PMF and phototherapy equipment
NB Each demonstration is for 30 minutes, two group rotations will run so that delegates can observe and discuss uses for both horse and dog.
15.30 - 16.00 Questions
Places are limited and going quickly. To ensure your booking please contact Lorraine on
enquiries@westvilletherapy.com Telephone: 01433 639084
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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.
Available Soon The Westville ELV Stimulator
The Biomag Systems, Biomag 2, FFU and the new clinical System 4 are all capable for forming the basis of direct current low voltage stimulation devices. Westville Therapy have trialled an add on device that feeds two electrical coupling pads that 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 will be marketed at a fraction of those prices. Watch this space......
The Biomag Systems, Biomag 2, FFU and the new clinical System 4 are all capable for forming the basis of direct current low voltage stimulation devices. Westville Therapy have trialled an add on device that feeds two electrical coupling pads that 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 will be marketed at a fraction of those prices. Watch this space......
