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MINI REVIEW article

Front. Sports Act. Living
Sec. Exercise Physiology
Volume 6 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1471087

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) stimulation as an adjunct to exercise: a brief review

Provisionally accepted
Sheida Ghanbari Ghooshchy Sheida Ghanbari Ghooshchy 1,2Maria L. Petroni Maria L. Petroni 1,2Alessandro Piras Alessandro Piras 1,3Samuele M. Marcora Samuele M. Marcora 1,4Milena Raffi Milena Raffi 1,5*
  • 1 University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
  • 2 Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Bologna, Italy
  • 3 Department of Life Quality Sciences, University of Bologna, Rimini, Italy
  • 4 Department for Life Quality Studies, University of Bologna, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
  • 5 Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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    Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy is a non-invasive treatment that utilizes electromagnetic fields to stimulate and promote natural healing processes within the body. PEMF therapy works by emitting low-frequency electromagnetic pulses, which penetrate deep into tissues and cells, enhancing cellular function and health. PEMF applications are vast, ranging from enhancing recovery in athletes to supporting overall well-being in everyday individuals. PEMF therapy is increasingly recognized in the realm of sports and physical activity for its profound benefits in enhancing performance, accelerating recovery, and preventing injuries. By improving circulation, enhancing tissue oxygenation, and promoting the body's natural healing processes, PEMF therapy has become an invaluable tool in sports medicine, contributing to optimized physical health and prolonged athletic careers. In this review, we explore the effects of PEMF on exercise and the underlying physiological mechanisms.

    Keywords: physical exercise, physical activity, PEMF, performance, Recovery, Sport, Athletes, DOMS

    Received: 26 Jul 2024; Accepted: 26 Aug 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Ghanbari Ghooshchy, Petroni, Piras, Marcora and Raffi. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Milena Raffi, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

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