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A huge number of people on the planet suffer from a persistent increase in blood pressure or hypertension. For this reason, people who want to use a treatment method such as magnetic therapy using the ALMAG-PLUS device often wonder whether arterial hypertension is an obstacle to the procedure. You can also often hear questions like “does ALMAG-01 increase blood pressure?” In fact, the method of magnetic therapy with a traveling pulsed magnetic field, which underlies the operation of this device, does not help increase blood pressure at all. Therefore, the presence of such a condition is not a contraindication for this physiotherapeutic procedure.
On the contrary, with the help of this device it is possible to successfully treat various types of hypertension. Currently, physiotherapists recommend using Almag Plus for causes of high blood pressure of different origins:
- Primary hypertension of 1-2 degrees;
- Vegetative-vascular dystonia with a hypertensive component;
- Arterial hypertension of renal origin.
The admissibility of using ALMAG-01 for the above conditions is reflected in the instructions for the device, and the effectiveness of such treatment is confirmed by numerous reviews from patients. [td]
PURPOSE AND PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION. HOW TO APPLY ALMAG-01 CORRECTLY
The ALMAG-01 device is intended for therapeutic effects on the human body using a pulsed traveling magnetic field for the treatment of radiculitis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis, etc.
in the conditions of physiotherapeutic departments of medical institutions and at home. The ALMAG-01 device consists of a control unit (current pulse generator), an emitter consisting of four interconnected inductor coils used to influence individual affected parts of the body, an emitter cable and a power cord.
After turning on the device to a 230 V network, the control unit within 22 minutes ensures the formation and distribution of current pulses over the inductor coils, in which they are converted into magnetic induction pulses. As a result, a cyclically changing running (from the 1st coil to the 4th, from the 1st to the 4th...) pulsed magnetic field is formed distributed in the space of the emitter.
The inductor coils are connected by elastic jumpers and form a flexible radiating line - an emitter, which, when using the device for its intended purpose, can be applied to the lumbar or collar areas, spine, wrapped around the knee joint, etc.
Contraindications
Magnetic radiation affects the entire body. Waves penetrate organs and tissues with different strengths and frequencies. Contraindications include:
- acute infection and inflammation;
- blood diseases, open bleeding;
- attack of hypotension;
- acute heart failure grade 3;
- ischemia;
- progressive heart rhythm disturbances;
- presence of a pacemaker in the affected area;
- purulent formations in the postoperative period;
- pregnancy;
- thyrotoxicosis;
- oncology.
The device affects the heart rhythm, reduces the frequency of heart contractions, therefore, in case of deep damage to muscle fibers, its use is prohibited. Also, magnetic waves at low pressure have a bad effect on the heart - there is a risk of a critical decrease in systolic pressure.
ORDER OF INTENDED USE
After long-term storage during transportation at temperatures below plus 10 °C, before turning on, keep the device indoors at room temperature for at least 4 hours. If necessary, disinfect the outer surfaces of parts of the device by wiping twice with a calico or gauze napkin soaked in a solution approved for use in medical practice for plastic products (for example, a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide and a 5% solution of chloramine) with intervals between wiping of 10- 15 minutes. In this case, the napkin must be wrung out to prevent the solution from getting inside the device.
There are two light indicators on the control unit housing. Green lights up when the device is turned on to the power supply. Simultaneously with the green indicator, the yellow one lights up, indicating the formation of a traveling magnetic field. It is connected to a timer and goes out 22 minutes after the device is turned on, and the effect stops.
Notes.
1. To continue operating the device, you must disconnect the device from the power supply and turn it on again (turn it on after a period of at least 10 minutes). 2. After finishing working with the device, you must disconnect the product from the power supply.
The presence of a magnetic field and the operability of ALMAG is confirmed by the blinking of green indicators in the center of each of the four inductor coils. When the product is operating, the indicators should flash at an equal frequency.
Additionally, the performance of ALMAG can be checked using a magnetic field indicator, one by one applying it to the inductor coils, from the side of the “N” sign connected to the device’s network. The presence of a pulsed magnetic field will be indicated by a flashing green light in the center of the indicator.
Both sides of the inductor coils are working, however, in the vast majority of techniques, the effect is carried out by the sides of the coils with the north pole (indicated by the sign “N”).
The direction of movement of the traveling pulsed magnetic field from the first inductor coil to the fourth. The first coil is considered to be the one to which the cable from the control unit fits.
Treatment is carried out by influencing the lesion, surrounding tissues and reflex zones, placing the device’s inductors directly on the skin.
Due to the high penetrating ability of the device’s magnetic field, treatment can also be carried out through clothing, a dry or wet gauze bandage, or a plaster cast up to 1 cm thick.
When used as intended, pay attention to the correct placement of the emitter in accordance with the recommendations specified in the treatment method (direction of the traveling pulsed magnetic field and exposure to the north or south magnetic pole).
The principle of operation of the device for atherosclerosis
Application of Almag refers to magnetic therapy techniques. The operation of the device is based on the creation of a static magnetic field. The action of magnetic waves generated by Almag increases the speed of physical and chemical processes in the body, resulting in:
- fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism accelerates;
- the concentration of free fatty acids and complex lipids (phospholipids) changes;
- blood viscosity decreases;
- blood cells are saturated with oxygen, nutrients, immunoglobulins;
- peripheral blood circulation and lymph outflow are activated;
- blood vessels dilate and relax;
- the tone of the vascular walls increases;
- the manifestation of disease symptoms decreases.
The therapeutic and prophylactic effect ensures deep penetration of magnetic impulses into tissues and an increase in the body’s compensatory capabilities.
MAINTENANCE
The ALMAG-01 device does not require special maintenance and, if treated with care, can serve for a very long time.
Maintenance of the device is as follows:
| Job title | Periodicity |
| 1. Check the appearance of the device body and the power cord for damage. | Once a week. |
| 2. Cleaning from dust and dirt, disinfection. | Once a month or when transferred to other hands |
The operation of the device is checked using indicators on the control unit and inductor coils of the emitter, or using a magnetic field indicator.
If a malfunction is detected, contact the manufacturer or its representative office.
When to expect the effect?
The effect of using the Almag device for hypertension does not occur too quickly. The manufacturer guarantees a positive result from using the device after three weeks of active use.
The device works best in cases of first-degree disease: it effectively reduces blood pressure to a normal level without taking special medications. However, do not forget that improving your well-being after such procedures does not mean stopping following a special diet and a healthy lifestyle. It is important to understand that only through a combination of all these components - physical therapy, proper nutrition and exercise - can you achieve the desired effect in the presence of high blood pressure, reduce its levels to normal and prevent the progression of the existing disease.
The effect of a magnetic field on the adrenal gland zone helps control the course of arterial hypertension
INDICATIONS FOR USE
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system:
- spinal osteochondrosis with reflex radicular syndrome:
- cervical,
- chest,
- lumbar regions;
Injuries to the musculoskeletal system and their consequences:
- bone fractures;
- internal joint injuries;
- wounds, soft tissue contusion, hematoma, post-traumatic edema;
- damage to ligaments and muscles;
- postoperative wounds;
- keloid scar;
- sluggishly healing purulent wounds, phlegmon, burns.
Neurological diseases:
- diseases of the peripheral nervous system;
- neuritis:
- neuritis of the facial nerve,
- radial neuritis,
- ulnar nerve neuritis,
- median nerve neuritis,
- neuritis of the sciatic nerve (sciatica),
- peroneal nerve neuritis,
- plexitis;
- trigeminal neuralgia,
- occipital neuralgia,
- intercostal neuralgia;
- spine and spinal cord injury;
Diseases of the cardiovascular system:
- hypertension stage I – II;
- renal hypertension;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia of the hypertensive type;
- coronary heart disease with stable angina pectoris (under the supervision of the attending physician);
- obliterating atherosclerosis of the vessels of the lower extremities (obliterating endarteritis).
Complications of diabetes:
- diabetic angiopathy;
- diabetic polyneuropathy.
- Dermatological diseases:
- itchy dermatoses;
- conditions after skin plastic surgery.
Chronic nonspecific lung diseases:
- Chronical bronchitis;
- chronic pneumonia;
- bronchial asthma.
Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract:
- pancreatitis in the subacute and chronic stages of the disease;
- biliary dyskinesia;
- chronic gastritis;
- peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum.
Diseases of the female genital organs:
- inflammatory diseases of the uterus and appendages during the subsiding period
- acute process;
- diseases caused by ovarian hypofunction;
- condition after surgical delivery (caesarean section).
- Diseases of the venous system of the upper and lower extremities:
- deep vein thrombosis of the leg;
- chronic thrombophlebitis in the stage of trophic disorders;
- varicose veins.
Prerogative aspects of magnetotherapy with Almag
After a course of therapy, there is a normalization of blood pressure and cardiac activity, a decrease in the symptoms of paresthesia, pain, burning, convulsions, an increase in performance, and body tone. The clinical result is an improvement in biochemical blood test parameters.
The advantages of the device are:
- ease of operation (for independent use, just read the instructions);
- safety (the device does not cause side effects or addiction, does not have harmful radiation or other effects on organs adjacent to the affected arteries);
- minimal number of contraindications;
- mobility (Almag is a portable device that does not take up much space; you can take it with you on a vacation trip, to the country, etc.).
The warranty period is 1 year after purchasing the device.
Operating principles of the Almag apparatus for physiotherapy
How to use the ALMAG-01 device. Instructions for use
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Inductor coils are placed along the projection of the pathological focus (the area of the cervical spine, shoulder blades, shoulders, hands, thoracic vertebrae, along the ribs, lumbar and sacral vertebrae, etc.).
The duration of the procedure is up to 20 minutes. Procedures are carried out 1 or 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 15-20 procedures, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th and 12th procedures.
Damage to the musculoskeletal system
Inductor coils are placed along the projection of the lesion. It is allowed to carry out the impact through gauze or plaster bandages.
The duration of the procedure is up to 20 minutes. Procedures are carried out 1 or 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 15-20 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th and 12th day of treatment.
Diseases of the cardiovascular system
- In case of hypertension stages 1 and 2, the patient is in a supine position. Inductor coils are located on the collar area. For renal hypertension, in addition to the collar area, inductors are applied to the adrenal gland area: 2 inducers on the right and 2 inductors on the left of the lumbar spine. The duration of the procedure for each zone is 15-20 minutes. The course of treatment is 12-15 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th day of treatment
- In case of atherosclerotic occlusion of the arteries of the lower extremities, inductor coils are placed along the course of the vessels (from top to bottom) and nerves. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes. The course of treatment is 12-15 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th day of treatment.
Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
- For pancreatitis in the subacute and chronic stages of the disease, the patient should lie on his back. Inductors are placed on the left hypochondrium from the midline to the mid-axillary. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes. The course of treatment is 12-15 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th day of treatment.
- With biliary dyskinesia, the patient is in a supine position. Inductor coils are placed on the right hypochondrium from the midline to the mid-axillary. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes. The course of treatment is 12-15 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th day of treatment.
- For chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer, the patient should lie on his back. The inductor coils are alternately placed in two fields:
- Field I – epigastric region. Exposure time is 15-20 minutes.
Field II – on the lower thoracic spine. Exposure time 15 minutes.
The course of treatment is 12-15 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th day of treatment.
Diseases of the female genital organs
In subacute and chronic inflammatory processes, inductors are placed on the lower half of the anterior abdominal wall. The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes. The exposure is carried out 1-2 times a day. The course of treatment is 15-20 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th and 12th day of treatment. Menstruation is a contraindication for procedures.
Diseases of the venous system of the upper and lower extremities
- For varicose veins of the extremities, inductor coils are located along the course of the vessels (from bottom to top) and nerves. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes. The course of treatment is 12-15 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th day of treatment.
- For ileofemoral thrombosis of the lower extremities, inductor coils are placed alternately:
- on the lower leg - from the ankle to the popliteal region;
- the inner surface of the thigh - to the groin area. The exposure is carried out 1-2 times a day for 15 minutes per zone. For varicose veins of the extremities, inductor coils are located along the course of the vessels (from bottom to top) and nerves. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes. The course of treatment is 15 days, with breaks of 1 day after the 6th day of treatment.
- In case of chronic thrombophlebitis in the stage of trophic disorders, inductor coils are placed on the area of the trophic ulcer of the lower leg - around the lower leg. The exposure is carried out 1-2 times a day for 20 minutes. The course of treatment is 15-20 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th and 12th day of treatment.
- In case of thrombosis of the subclavian vein, inductors are placed on the subclavian region and on the area of the inner surface of the shoulder. The exposure is carried out 1-2 times a day for 20 minutes. The course of treatment is 15-20 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th and 12th day of treatment.
- After phlebectomy, treatment is carried out from 3-4 days after surgery. The inductor coils are placed in two fields: the inner surface of the shin and the inner surface of the thigh. The exposure is carried out once a day for 15 minutes per field. The course of treatment is 10-12 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th day of treatment.
Treatment of complications of diabetes mellitus
- In the treatment of diabetic angiopathy, inductor coils are placed on the back of the foot and the inner surface of the lower leg. If the femoral segment is affected, the inductor coils are placed on the anterior-inner surface of the thigh. The exposure is carried out 1-2 times a day for 20 minutes. The course of treatment is 15-20 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th and 12th day of treatment.
- When treating diabetic polyneuropathy, inductors are placed along the peripheral nerves of the limb into 2 fields: the posterior surface of the thigh and the posterior surface of the lower leg. The exposure is carried out once a day for 20 minutes per field. The course of treatment is 15-20 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th and 12th day of treatment.
Dermatological diseases
- When treating neurodermatitis, prurigo, lichen planus, etc., inductor coils are applied paravertebrally to the corresponding segment innervating the rash area and directly to the lesion. The exposure is carried out 1-2 times a day for 15-20 minutes. The course of treatment is 15-20 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th and 12th day of treatment.
- After skin plastic surgery to relieve swelling, treatment begins 1-2 days after surgery, excluding the suture area. The exposure is carried out 1-2 times a day for 20 minutes. The course of treatment is 15-20 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th and 12th day of treatment.
Chronic nonspecific lung diseases
The patient is in a prone position on his stomach. The inductors are placed in two fields. The first is the projection area of the adrenal glands: to the right and left of the spine at the level of T 10 - T 12. The second is the inter- and subscapular region.
Inductors are placed 2 to the right and 2 to the left of the spine. The exposure time is 15-20 minutes for each field. The course of treatment is 15-20 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th and 12th day of treatment.
Neurological diseases
- In case of chronic and exacerbation of chronic radiculitis, inductors are applied along the spine paravertebrally, on one or both sides alternately, depending on the lesion. In case of pain along the nerve trunks, according to the lesion, inductors are applied: to the area of the spine corresponding to the lesion, as well as the upper or lower limb, or along the intercostal spaces. The exposure time for two areas is 15 minutes. The course of treatment is 15-20 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th and 12th day of treatment.
- For vascular diseases of the brain, inductors are placed on the collar area. Exposure time is 10-15 minutes. The course of treatment is 15-20 days, carried out with breaks of 1 day after the 6th and 12th day of treatment.
Precautions when using the machine
According to safety regulations, it is prohibited:
- connecting the device to a faulty power source;
- lifting and carrying the device by the power cord;
- location near magnetically sensitive equipment.
Almag should not be shaken, dropped, or washed with water. The device is wiped with a disinfectant solution, avoiding contact with the emitters.
Important! It is unacceptable to increase the duration of a single session. Before starting operation, you must read the instructions that accompany the device.
