PEMF Therapy

Main Benefits and Most Common Conditions Where PEMF Helps

• Strong Pain Relief and Reduced Lameness

Horses often feel noticeable relief after just 1–2 sessions.
 

Examples:

• Back stiffness and pain (“cold back,” tension in long back muscles in sport horses)

• Sacroiliac (SI) joint problems (hindquarter asymmetry, difficulty with flying lead changes)

• Osteoarthritis (knees, hocks, fetlocks, hips – 2025 studies showed temporary reduction of lameness and inflammation even 1 hour after a 30-minute session)
   

• Reduction of Inflammation, Swelling & Improved Circulation

Quickly reduces fluid buildup and supports removal of inflammatory byproducts.

Examples:

• Tendon sheath inflammation (“windpuffs”)

• Swelling after intense exercise or injury

• Laminitis (acute and chronic – improved microcirculation, pain reduction, support for coffin bone angle correction)

• Sole bruises and hoof hematomas

• Thin soles / “cold legs”

• Slow-healing frog wounds
   

• Accelerated Healing of Soft Tissue & Bone

Supports regeneration of cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and bone—shortening rehabilitation time.
 

Examples:

• Tendon injuries (superficial digital flexor tendon – “bowed tendon,” deep digital flexor tendon – improved fiber reorganization, less scar tissue)

• Ligament injuries (suspensory ligament, check ligament, collateral ligaments)

• Delayed bone healing (e.g., cannon bone – metacarpal/metatarsal bones)

• Bone microdamage (bucked shins in young racehorses)

• Lacerations in high-movement areas (e.g., fetlock wounds that had not healed for months begin to close)
   

• Improved Mobility, Range of Motion & Muscle Relaxation

Lengthens stride, improves symmetry and elasticity.
 

Examples:

• Stiff hocks, knees, or hips in older or overworked horses

• Limited back flexibility

• Muscle tension after transport or competitions (lower heart rate and visible relaxation during PEMF blanket sessions)
   

• Post-Exercise Recovery & Overall Wellness

Horses return to training faster and experience less delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
 

Examples:

• Recovery after intense training, competition, or transport

• Pre-competition preparation (less stress)

• Support for nervous or sensitive horses

Safety
 

PEMF is extremely safe—non-invasive, drug-free, with no significant side effects and no thermal effects. It is routinely used in professional sport stables and rehabilitation clinics worldwide.

Best results come with regular use: 15–60 minutes per session, several times per week (more often in acute phases, then maintenance). PEMF works best as part of a comprehensive care plan alongside veterinary supervision, physiotherapy, farriery, controlled exercise, and appropriate treatment.
 

Famous Riders Publicly Using PEMF

Information below is based on official sponsorships and company announcements (as of early 2026).
 

Show Jumping

• Martin Fuchs – Longtime user of BEMER PEMF for his top horses; emphasizes improved movement and recovery.

• Mia Smith – Uses Hofmag PEMF in her sport stable (Redleaf Equestrian).

Dressage

• Anna Buffini – Officially sponsored by MagnaWave PEMF since 2025.

• Lisa Wilcox – Recommends PEMF for faster recovery and improved condition.

Eventing

• Tamie Smith – Olympic gold medalist (Paris 2024), long-term MagnaWave partner.

• Boyd Martin – Uses BEMER at 5* level for post cross-country recovery.

Many FEI and Olympic-level stables incorporate PEMF as part of routine care because it is non-invasive, FEI-compliant (within approved parameters), and effective for recovery from tendon, joint, and back issues.

Why Regular PEMF Use Matters
 

PEMF works at the cellular level, and its effects are cumulative.

1. Cellular Energy (ATP) Loading – One session gives a temporary boost; regular sessions maintain high cellular energy.

2. Chronic Inflammation Reduction – Progressive improvement over weeks.

3. Tissue Regeneration – Bone and tendon repair require weeks to months; consistency shortens rehab time.

4. Circulation Maintenance – Effects diminish after 24–48 hours unless maintained.

5. Stress Reduction – Long-term improvement in relaxation and recovery.

6. Injury Prevention & Career Longevity – Especially important in elite sport horses.