i am happy to introduce to my practice the use of the BEMER Horse Set PEMF blanket.
The BEMER is a lightweight blanket that adjusts to fit any size horse from the pony to the draft horse. It has a cordless battery pack that allows for safe operation in the horses stall or paddock. The BEMER session also included the use of the horse cuff that can be placed on the legs or neck as an addition to the blanket. This is extremely useful if your horse has a tendon injury. Tendons have very little blood flow compared to the parts of the horses body that contain more muscles. Because of this the healing time in tendon injuries is greatly extended compared to other injuries. Because the BEMER increases the microcirculation is increases the healthy blood flow to the tendons it can assist in facilitating an increased healing time. Sessions can range from 5 minutes to 15 minutes and double sessions can also be done.
BEMER is designed to improve circulation, thereby supporting the body's self-regulating processes. Blood is the body's universal means of transport ; Oxygen, nutrients, chemical messengers (e.g. hormones), and immune cells are all transported through our blood. When the body's cells, tissues, and organs are adequately nourished, and metabolic waste products are removed, the body becomes healthy and functions properly. Scientific findings confirm that correctly functioning circulation is crucial to ensuring the body's well-being and physical performance.
A little bit on how and why it works!
Approximately 100 trillion cells in our body are nourished and cleansed via capillaries, where nutrients and oxygen are delivered and toxins eliminated.
Almost 74% of all blood vessels in our body are micro-vessels. If stretched out in one continuous path, they would amass more than 74,000 miles. The circulation of our blood is the engine that keeps us going.The heart pumps blood through the main arteries, but it relies on the additional power of the autonomous pumping motion of the micro-vessels. It is these very small vessels that reach the most remote parts of our body. Our blood is our life-force energy delivery system for our body. Oxygenated red blood cells enter from the artery carrying oxygen and nutrients throughout the capillary system to all the organs of the body. As the blood gives the oxygen & nutrients to the cell, the cell then gives off Carbon Dioxide & Wastes to be eliminated from the cells. The waste material, which is not suitable for making new cells is delivered and processed through the Veins.
BEMER sessions can me completed before or after working your horse and are extremley beneficial during shows as the BEMER will help a horse to relax, relieve pain & stiffness, helps with faster recovery, improved endurance & stamina, and quicker removal of lactic acid. Because BEMER sessions only support the body's own processes without the addition of any kind of substance, it is not considered doping which is great news for FEI and racing competitors!
Studies on the BEMER systems have shown no known side effects and there are no contraindications for use with medications or implants. There have been several medical studies completed on the BEMER systems and are available on line at PUB MED if you are interested in taking a look.
The BEMER is not a replacement for proper veterinary care but can be an excellent addition to a training and health improvement regimen.