What is EMTT?
EMTT (officially known as Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy) is a cutting-edge technique that has been developed by Storz Medical, Switzerland for treating a wide range of injuries and disorders related to bones, tendons, muscles, nerves, and ligaments all over the body.
The therapy has been developed as a non-invasive, safe alternative to steroid injections and other treatments. EMTT can be used to alleviate pain and inflammation caused by various conditions, including stress fractures, bone injuries, arthritic joints, and other hard-to-treat conditions such as tendinopathies. EMTT® accelerates the healing of any musculoskeletal structure.
The machine, called the Magnetolith, creates an electromagnetic pulse that penetrates the body to a depth of 18 cm (or about 6-7 inches), which is unique to this therapy. The pulse stimulates specific biological processes in the targeted tissue, increasing their activity, which in turn speeds up the healing process in injuries and chronic disorders.
According to research, EMTT has been found to be effective in quickening the healing of tendons, nerves, bones, and lower back problems. EMTT can be applied to any bone injury or tendon problem, and its effects can be further enhanced when combined with Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), a modality that uses acoustic waves to regenerate tissue and accelerate healing. The combination of EMTT and Shockwave Therapy is considered a "game changer" for individuals struggling with chronic conditions.
Why Try EMTT?
EMTT has been approved for treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including issues related to muscles, bones, joints, nerves, tendons, and tissues. EMTT is known to be highly effective in reducing pain caused by various conditions such as:
Degenerative joint diseases: Wear and tear-related issues, such as arthrosis (commonly found in shoulders, knees, hips, hands, elbows), herniated discs, and spondylarthrosis.
Pain management: Chronic pain conditions such as back pain, lumbalgia, tension, radiculopathies, and heel pain
Sports injuries: Inflammation of tendons and joints caused by overuse, such as tendon overload syndrome and osteitis pubis.
Additionally, EMTT treatment may also be recommended by the traumatology department as a follow-up to surgery on injuries caused by violence or accidents.
What is EMTT & Does it Really Work?
FAQs
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EMTT® is a safe and well-tolerated treatment, and there have been no reported side effects associated with it. However, as with any physical treatment, some patients may experience mild discomfort and temporary redness of the skin. These are generally short-lived, and in light of the significant pain reduction that the treatment provides, it is considered to be a minor, manageable side effect.
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EMTT can either be used as a standalone treatment or a tool integrated within a wider treatment plan.
Your physiotherapist will be the best person to decide this based on your individual condition.
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Storz Medical, a medical machine manufacturer in Switzerland, are the inventors, designers and manufacturers of the Magnetolith.
Storz are on the frontline of European medical innovation, and so we are very lucky to have this powerful technology at our disposal. -
EMTT treatment is not suitable for patients with pacemakers or during pregnancy. Your physiotherapist will discuss any additional contraindications with you upon consultation.
Because of the powerful magnetic fields emitted by the device, you will be asked to leave your phone, wallet and any metal implements you are carrying outside the treatment room.
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A single treatment session lasts between 5 and 20 minutes, and between 4-6 sessions are required, depending on the severity of the condition and the response to the therapy.