PEMF equipment comes with a guide from the maker, and that guide lists the frequency and intensity options for your unit. A number you find elsewhere may not match what your unit offers. This post explains the two settings the guide lists and how to read them.
Frequency is pulses each second
The magnetic field pulses because the current behind it is switched on and off. Frequency counts those pulses, in hertz, written Hz. One hertz is one pulse each second. A higher number in the guide means more pulses each second, and a lower number means fewer.
Intensity is the strength of the field
Intensity is how strong the field is, in units such as gauss or tesla. A higher intensity setting means a stronger field, and a lower one a weaker field.
The two are separate settings. When the guide lists them, read them as two entries and set each on its own.
The guide is the reference for your unit
Each unit has its own range, and the maker’s guide gives the settings yours offers. A figure quoted for another system may sit outside that range, so check it against your guide first.
This post names no frequency to use. Your guide tells you which settings your equipment offers and how to set them.
Begin with the first setting in the guide
Where the guide gives a setting for a first session, begin there. In my opinion, working up one step at a time from the lowest option is the sensible way to go through a settings list. That is a view about use, and the guide has the final say on what your unit offers.
Who should check with a doctor first
Do not use PEMF equipment if you have epilepsy, if you are pregnant or if you have certain implants, such as a pacemaker or an insulin pump. If you are unsure whether this applies to you, ask your doctor before you use it. Read the maker’s instructions for the full list of cautions.
This information is for general wellness education only and does not constitute medical advice or guarantee specific results.