What is PEMF therapy?

Equine PEMF therapy is more than just a fad. Sure, the number of trainers and owners using pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for horses is skyrocketing; a majority of Kentucky Derby winners have used PEMF therapy over the past decade. But people aren’t just using PEMF for horses because it’s in vogue. Equine PEMF offers real advantages for equine athletes, show horses, and working horses. Really, any horse can benefit from equine PEMF therapy. Here are five benefits of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for horses.

How does PEMF technology work?

PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) technology sends a safe electromagnetic pulse through the body. All of us – and our horses, livestock, and pets – have spent our entire lives in the earth’s natural magnetic field. This magnetic field, created by the movement of the earth’s core, protects our planet from solar winds which could devastate our world without this protection. The earth’s magnetic field is good for our bodies.

But things have changed in our world. Instead of having our bare feet in constant contact with the earth, we walk inside buildings in shoes, sit still much of the time, and generally live in less natural surroundings. It’s hard for us to get all the benefits of the earth’s natural magnetic field. PEMF therapy recreates that natural magnetic energy.

Promote good health and wellness in horses

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy works on the molecular level to improve cell health and promote proper cell function. This ensures that your horse is as healthy as possible. PEMF therapy also improves immune response, which helps your horse fight off infections and illnesses.

How can it help your horse?

Here are a few common conditions that could greatly be improved by sports therapy.

• Head tossing

• “Off” for no apparent reason

• Shoulder of hip lameness, stiffness and resistance

• Sore back, difficulty bending

• Coordination difficulties

• Short, chipping strides, incorrect leads

• “Cinchy” horses. Attitude problems. Loss of performance ability. Typing up.

Improved performance

Physical performance matters more for some horses than others, but all horses benefit from being in better physical condition. Equine PEMF therapy offers several physical health benefits that can improve a horse’s performance.

• increased speed

• increased strength

• better stamina

• improved mobility

• improved circulation

• increased cell oxygenation

• improved nutrient absorption

Improved quality of life

A healthier horse that’s free of injury and illness will enjoy a better quality of life. Equine PEMF therapy can also improve a horse’s quality of life by improving the horse’s mental well-being. Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy has been approved by the FDA to treat depression and anxiety, and it can help improve a horse’s mood.

PEMF therapy is also great for older horses at it’s used to treat common symptoms of aging; pulsed electromagnetic field therapy reduces pain, swelling, and inflammation.

How can sports massages help your horse?

• Improves circulation and as a result, promotes more rapid healing of
  injuries.

• Enhances muscle tone and
  increases range of motion.

• Eases muscle spasms.

• Reduces inflammation and swelling in the joints so that pain is relieved.

• Relieves Tension and Stimulates circulation in the lymphatic system and hastens the elimination of waste products and other toxins.

• Lengthens connective tissue and so breaks down/prevents the formation of adhesions and reduces
  the danger of fibrosis.

• Generally improves the disposition of the animal.

• Increases the production of synovial fluid in the joints.

• Loosens scar tissue.

• Releases endorphins, the body's natural painkillers.

• Balances and maintains the body in
  better physical condition.