Clinical
Studies
    
The Efficacy
of Farabloc, An Electromagnetic Shield, in Attenuating Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness
Published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine,
January 2000, Volume 10, Number 1
PMID: 10695845 [PubMed - Indexed for MEDLINE]
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A double Blind Cross-Over
Study carried out by Jian Zhang M.Sc., Douglas Clement M.D. and Jack Taunton
M.D. at the Allan McGavin Sports Medicine Centre, Division of Sports Medicine
School of Human Kinetics and Department of Family Practice, at the University
of British Columbia.
Objective
To
determine the effect of Farabloc, a fabric with electromagnetic shielding
properties, in attenuating the symptoms, signs and muscular strength of
delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) induced by two exposures to eccentric
exercise in human subjects.
Results
Repeated
Measure Analysis of Variance was carried out for each of seven variables
assessing fabric, order, time and all combinations VAS, EST, MDA, CPK,
Mb, WBC and Neutral, all show highly significant fabric effect supporting
the hypothesis of a difference between Farabloc and placebo groups.
This analysis shows
that the order of Farabloc or placebo fabric use in stage 1 and 2 produces
different results. This may be caused by training or learning effect but
did not alter the overall influence of Farabloc
Conclusions
Farabloc
shields high frequency electromagnetic fields thereby may reduce cellular
excitability via increased cell membrane electric potential and reduced
ionic pore activity plus suppressing free radical formation by inhibition
of iron containing enzymes limiting the potential cascade of lipid peroxidation
and inflammation in DOMS
Evidence for the Optimal Management of Acute and Chronic Phantom Pain: A Systematic Review
Published in the CLINICAL JOURNAL OF PAIN 2002; 18:84-92
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Objectives
The objective was to examine the evidence to determine the optimal management of phantom limb pain in the preoperative and postoperative phase of amputations.
Conclusion
...there is some evidence suggesting consideration
of Farabloc.
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Alleviation of pain with the use of Farabloc, an electromagnetic shield:
A review
Published in BC Medical Journal Volume 43, Number 10,
December 2000, pages 573-577
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Objective
Review the research on the alleviation of pain by Farabloc, a fabric with
electromagnetic shielding properties.
Conclusion
Farabloc, an electromagnetic shielding fabric, reduces pain in human subjects who suffer from phantom limb pain or
delayed onset muscle soreness when assessed in placebo-controlled
cross-over designed studies
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The Efficacy of
Farabloc In the Treatment of Phantom Limb Pain
Published
in the Canadian Journal of Rehabilitation
Volume 6, Number 3, 1993 pp.155 --161 ISSN 0828-0827
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A clinical study undertaken
by the University of British Columbia (1990 -- 1992)
Contract ordered by the British Columbia Ministry of Health.
The study was carried out by Tali A. Conine, DHSc, PT: Cecil Hershler,
MD, pH, FRCP; Stacey A Alexander, B.Sc., PT and Robert Crisp, B.Sc., PT.
With the assistance of Mr. Wayne Jones, statistical analyst, and Ms. Salima
Jeraj, research assistant.
Over 60% of the patients
studied reported their greatest pain relief using a Farabloc blanket or
garment.
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Farabloc
in the Treatment of Phantom Pain,
Rheumatic Pain and Other Painful Symptoms
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A study carried out
in 1987 by Prof. G.L. Bach (M.D.)
Formerly Professor and Chairman of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology
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Chief University
of Loyola --Medical Division at Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Illinois and the University of Loyola, Maywood, Illinois, USA
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