In 40 seconds
Motor neurone disease (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition with no cure. Standard care is multidisciplinary — neurology, respiratory medicine, SLT, OT, physio, palliative care. PEMF therapy is sometimes used as supportive care for muscle pain, sleep, and quality of life — patient-reported only, no direct disease-modifying evidence. Anyone marketing PEMF as MND treatment is overpromising.
Quick facts
- Status: Progressive, no cure
- Standard care: Multidisciplinary — neuro, resp, SLT, OT, physio, palliative
- PEMF role: Supportive only — pain, sleep, quality of life
- Never: A treatment for MND
- Always with: Specialist MND care
How PEMF may help
Modern MND care emphasises symptom management and quality of life. Riluzole and edaravone slow progression modestly. Multidisciplinary care extends and improves life.
Practical use
1-2 PEMF sessions per week as supportive care. Always with specialist team awareness.
Contraindications
Standard PEMF contraindications: pacemakers, defibrillators, cochlear implants, insulin pumps, electronic implants; active malignancy without specialist clearance; pregnancy (over the abdomen); active infection; epilepsy without GP clearance.
Frequently asked questions
Can PEMF slow MND?
No. Anyone claiming it does is overpromising and acting outside the evidence base.
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