LA&HA - Journal of the Laser and Health Academy
Volume: 2024
| number:
1
ISSN (web): 1855-9921
HITS magnetic stimulation of large skeletal muscles reduces the expression of serum TNF-α in patients with chronic inflammation symptoms associated with muscle disuse atrophy
Adrian Gaspar, Marcelo Tettamanti, Irena Hreljac, Matjaž Lukač
Pages: preprint
ABSTRACT
The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the efficacy of High‐Intensity Tesla Magnetic Stimulation (HITS™) in managing symptoms of chronic inflammation. Treatment resulted in significant reductions in TNF-α and fasting insulin levels, accompanied by improvements in the impact of clinical symptoms on patients' quality of life. Notably, HITS™ therapy targeted large muscle groups, promoting muscle activation and potentially modulating inflammatory pathways. These findings suggest that HITS™ therapy holds promise as a non-invasive and effective intervention for addressing chronic inflammation-related symptoms, particularly those associated with muscle disuse atrophy.
Key words: High‐Intensity Tesla Magnetic Stimulation (HITS™), muscle atrophy, chronic inflammation, TNF-α.