Tendon and ligament injuries can be challenging to treat due to their limited blood supply and slow healing process. Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy, or EMTT, offers an advanced, non-invasive solution that promotes healing at the cellular level.
This article will explore why this innovative therapy is effective at promoting healing and its numerous other proven benefits. Now, let’s explore how this innovative technology is revolutionizing the treatment of tendon and ligament injuries.
What Is EMTT Therapy?
Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy, or EMTT, is a non-invasive treatment method that uses high-energy electromagnetic fields to stimulate tissue regeneration and facilitate rehabilitation. EMTT works similarly to traditional pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) but uses a 40% stronger magnetic field. It uses a handheld applicator to apply high-energy magnetic pulses to the treatment area that start at 10 mT (milliTesla) and upwards.
Treatment sessions typically last 5 to 20 minutes, and the patient can remain fully clothed since direct contact with the skin isn’t necessary. These high-energy pulses can penetrate up to 18cm deep and affect a wider area than PEMF, resulting in shorter treatment times over fewer sessions with faster healing.
At the cellular level, the high-energy magnetic pulses ignite a cascade of healing effects by increasing cell wall permeability in pathologically altered cells to better transport vital substances like sodium and potassium. This significantly enhances cellular metabolism and promotes tissue regeneration.
EMTT treatments also reduce the prevalence of pro-inflammatory cytokines, producing a strong anti-inflammatory effect. Together, these effects help significantly reduce pain and inflammation in the short term while enhancing regeneration and promoting long-term healing.
Why Is EMTT Effective for Tendon and Ligament Injuries?
Its non-invasive approach and ability to reduce inflammation and stimulate healing at the cellular level make it highly effective for treating injuries to the tendons and ligaments. Its magnetic fields can kickstart the regeneration of stem cells and collagen production in the injured tissues for a more rapid healing response.
Patients may see significant improvements in acute injuries like ligament sprain within a few weeks. However, those with chronic tendinopathies may take several months of regular treatments before noticeable results can be achieved. Nonetheless, it offers a promising treatment for these often difficult-to-treat conditions.
How Does It Compare to Physical or Shockwave Therapy?
While both EMTT and shockwave therapies stimulate healing at the cellular level, reducing pain and inflammation, EMTT uses electromagnetism instead of shockwaves to penetrate the tissues. Treatment times are similar, although EMTT generally takes slightly longer. Both are “hands-off” non-invasive approaches used to treat chronic and acute musculoskeletal system conditions.
On the other hand, physical therapy involves a much more active approach. While technically non-invasive, it’s more hands-on, involving the manual manipulation of the body, whether using massage, joint mobilization, chiropractic adjustments, or a series of exercises and stretches to help reduce pain and improve function. While EMTT typically will have no recovery time needed after the procedure, there may be a gradual recovery time required for physical therapy, depending on the methods used and the condition being treated.
What Are the Benefits of EMTT for Tendon and Ligament Injuries?
There are numerous benefits of using EMTT to treat injuries to the ligaments and tendons. Let’s explore these together.
Non-Invasive
It’s a completely non-invasive procedure used to treat tendon and ligament injuries—the patient needn’t even remove their clothing. This means it can be done as a simple outpatient procedure with the patient not having to take time off work; they can even do it on their lunch break.
Pain and Inflammation Reduction
EMTT can reduce the prevalence of pro-inflammatory cytokines, producing a strong anti-inflammatory effect. This, combined with its ability to stimulate healing at the cellular level due to its positive impact on the cellular membranes of pathologically altered tissues, also significantly reduces pain.
In the long term, these combined effects promote tissue regeneration, leading to a lasting reduction in discomfort while increasing the mobility and flexibility of the tendons and ligaments.
Stimulates Collagen Synthesis
Since EMTT triggers cellular activity and promotes blood circulation, it also enhances oxygenation and has been shown to enhance collagen synthesis within the treated area. The production of new collagen fibers, in turn, can significantly help heal injuries in the tendons and ligaments. About 80% of the dry weight of tendons and ligaments are made of type I collagen, making it the primary structural protein found in these connective tissues and making collagen synthesis a prerequisite for healing their injuries.
Faster Recovery
Since it promotes cellular permeability damaged by age, disease, or injuries, it can stimulate healing at the cellular level. This, along with its ability to reduce inflammation and pain, typically leads to much faster recovery from injuries and surgery than without EMTT.
Versatility
EMTT is a highly versatile treatment modality since it can be performed as a simple outpatient procedure. In fact, the machine is compact and lightweight enough to make it highly portable. This means it can easily be moved from room to room within the clinic, improving clinic workflow. It can also be easily transferred between different locations and used in a vehicle for mobile clinics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does EMTT Therapy Really Work for Tendon and Ligaments?
Yes, EMTT helps heal injuries to tendons and ligaments. It stimulates healing at the cellular level by enhancing cellular membrane permeability, producing an anti-inflammatory effect by suppressing pro-inflammatory cytokines, and stimulating the synthesis of collagen, which makes up 80% of tendons and ligaments by dry weight.
Final Thoughts
EMTT therapy is a groundbreaking treatment modality for tendon and ligament injuries. It offers pain relief, reduced inflammation, and faster recovery times. Its ability to stimulate cellular regeneration and collagen synthesis makes it an invaluable tool for patients seeking effective, noninvasive, and cost-effective care. To learn more about integrating EMTT technology into your practice, contact Maven Imaging for a quote today.
