Emerging Role of Electromagnetic Field Therapy in Stroke

Interest in the clinical utilization of the magnetic field is increasing globally. Various articles have suggested the use of magnetic fields to initiate neuroprotective and neuro-regenerative effects on different biological systems that are of critical importance for the treatment of various injuries. Electromagnetic therapy provides a secure method for the direct treatment of injuries. The magnetic field may cause cell proliferation, genotoxic effects, changes in cell membrane permeability, and osteoblast formation. Some studies focus on the application of magnetic fields with different frequency bands and its corresponding effects at a cellular level. It has recently found that the static magnetic field (SMF) and the pulsating magnetic field (PEMF) can enhance the therapeutic outcome owing to anti-inflammatory and neuro-regenerative effects in animals and humans. In this chapter, we have included various mechanisms for neuroprotection and many experimental pieces of evidence to support the hypothesis that magnetic fields might constitute a non-invasive mode of therapy. Meanwhile, some of the experimental studies demonstrate the occurrence of protection, and various other articles propose that magnetic fields influence biochemical systems.