Wheres the data? Are there any studies that reveal the effectiveness of magnetic fields for therapeutic use?
Studies in this country are scarce, but here are a few worth noting: Doctors at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Tx., conducted a double-blind study of 50 patients with postpolio syndrome who reported muscular or arthritic-like pain. The study reported that 76% of the group with a “real” magnet showed improvement compared with 19% of the group with a “sham” (inactive) magnet. This study was published in Arch Phys Med Rehabil Vol 78, November 1997. Michael I. Weintraub, MD, FACP, conducted a pilot study of diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy. This was published in the American Journal of Pain Management, Volume 8 No. 1 January 1998. Using magnetic foot insoles, this pilot study revealed that 75% (6 of 8) subjects experienced a reduction or reversal of symptoms. Dr. Weintraub is currently conducting a similar, nation-wide study using a double-blind protocol. The results are expected to be published by fall of 2001. Be sure to watch for this!
Studies in this country are scarce, but here are a few worth noting: Doctors at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Tx., conducted a double-blind study of 50 patients with postpolio syndrome who reported muscular or arthritic-like pain. The study reported that 76% of the group with a “real” magnet showed improvement compared with 19% of the group with a “sham” (inactive) magnet. This study was published in Arch Phys Med Rehabil Vol 78, November 1997. Michael I. Weintraub, MD, FACP, conducted a pilot study of diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy. This was published in the American Journal of Pain Management, Volume 8 No. 1 January 1998. Using magnetic foot insoles, this pilot study revealed that 75% (6 of 8) subjects experienced a reduction or reversal of symptoms. Dr. Weintraub is currently conducting a similar, nation-wide study using a double-blind protocol. The results are expected to be published by fall of 2001. Be sure to watch for this! (We believe, based on the anecd
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