PEMF Therapy
335 Studies
One Clear Verdict.
Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is non-invasive magnetic therapy that can help cells work better.
From Pubmed to practical, our database of 335 PEMF studies give data driven answers about PEMF and evidence backed top picks in PEMF mats. Find it all here.
The one clear verdict from the studies?
There is no perfect PEMF signal.
PEMF shows positive benefits across a VAST range of frequencies, intensities, and waveforms.
And some frequency, & intensity ranges show more positive results than others.
Why does this matter?
This matters because it reveals a hypocrisy seen in many brands: that their PEMF signal is the most special.
Our view is give us access to as many research backed PEMF signals as possible.
What exactly did we do?
We compiled a database of 335 PEMF Studies from Pubmed.
Focused on including studies with frequency, intensity, & waveform.
Performed a macro-analysis of the studies
Classified them according to PEMF signal
Answered a bunch of PEMF questions
Made the database searchable for you
Used the findings to rank PEMF mats
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Using our database analysis and interesting PEMF studies
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PEMF Mat Benefits
From pain relief to deeper sleep and improved recovery, PEMF can support a wide range of health goals.
This page outlines the most well-supported benefits found in our 335 study macro-analysis, does a deeper dive into the top 10 most studied benefits and explains what kind of results you might expect.
How to Test if PEMF is Working
Can you measure if your PEMF mat is really working?
Here I explain how we can test if PEMF is working with simple household items, includes a step-by-step guide on how to make your own PEMF testing tool and a video you can follow along with to make your own at home today!
High-Intensity PEMF
Not all PEMF is the Same.
This page explains the difference between low- and high-intensity PEMF, and whether more power equals better results—or more risk. We look at the electromagnetic field exposure chart from the ICNIRP to guide us on what levels we should be comfortable with for PEMF sessions, and take a look at a couple devices.
Natural PEMF
Explore the idea of “natural” PEMF: Earth’s own frequencies, Schumann resonance, and how modern mats try to mimic or enhance nature’s blueprint.
This page connects science to a more holistic view, looking at what PEMF frequencies and intensities are most closely aligned with the natural EMF’s of the Earth.
Resources you won’t find elsewhere
PEMF Study Database
Dive into our searchable database of 335 PEMF research studies.
Filter by study topic, signal type including waveform, frequency & intensity or just using a simple search. This database is of ONLY of PEMF studies, find studies you’re interested in instead of sifting through every search result not related to PEMF on the Pubmed website.
Frequently asked Questions
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy uses low-intensity magnetic pulses to influence cellular function, circulation, and energy balance. Learn more in our What is PEMF therapy page.
We have over 300 peer-reviewed studies in our research database that have investigated PEMF, with the majority reporting positive outcomes for specific conditions. See the evidence breakdown on our Does PEMF Therapy Really Work? page.
PEMF interacts with the body at the cellular level, supporting membrane potential, micro-circulation, and ATP production. We explain the mechanisms in detail on our How Does PEMF Therapy Work? page along with helpful research study excerpts.
PEMF has been widely studied at low intensities and low frequencies and is generally considered safe, with only minor temporary side effects in rare cases. Adverse experiences are possible however, read about my own adverse experience and see more on safety considerations in our PEMF Safety page.
Based on our own PEMF research database a few of the most commonly studied topics investigate PEMF for bone healing, pain relief, inflammation, brittle bone, and cancer. For a list of the top 10 most studied topics, plus the full list of research topics we found in our database of over 300 PEMF studies visit our For a deeper dive into benefits by condition, see our benefits of PEMF page.
Healthy Wave now has a high intensity PEMF machine. Have you reviewed it or commented on it’s safety? Thanks
Hi Russell,
I haven’t yet had the chance to do an in depth review on their new high intensity PEMF mat.
First glance though, at 12 gauss as it’s peak intensity it’s no where close to other “high intensity PEMF machines” which some go to 1000 Gauss or even some of the MagnaWave PEMF devices over 8000 Gauss.
Off the bat, the Healthy Wave high intensity PEMF mat is operating in an entirely different realm of intensity compared to things like MagnaWave, Earthpulse, Curatron type high intensity devices, in fact in comparison to those, the 12 Gauss peak on the Healthy Wave is still super low intensity PEMF.
I would almost classify their new high intensity PEMF mat as like, “the strongest of the low intensity PEMF devices”.
If we look at the ICNIRP chart like I have on this page or on my high intensity PEMF page you can see there is a range which is ideal to operate under with intensity vs frequency. With higher intensity, staying in the lower frequency range makes sure we’re within that recommended exposure range per the ICNIRP.
As some other readers have commented before, it is true that magnetic intensity drops off quickly as you move away from the source, what this means is that it would only be right at the surface of the mat that you would see the 12 Gauss peak intensity, the rest of your body would be receiving lower intensity.
Long story short I do need to get in depth on the new mat and test it and check the frequency range with the intensity levels up close, but I can say now just by glancing at that ICNIRP chart that if you were using the lower frequency ranges like up 10Hz then you’re still well within the safe operating range on the ICNIRP with this new higher intensity PEMF mat from Healthy Wave.
Hope that helps in the meantime till I can do something more in depth.
Thanks for leaving the comment!
Greg