Dr. Péter Duray, internist, motor rehabilitation specialist, sport physician, medical economist

In the treatment of sclerosis multiplex, magnetic therapies have always been the most efficient procedures in physiotherapy. This study aimed at measuring the effect of the BEMER therapy on the strength of lower limb extensor muscles in sclerosis multiplex. In the study, 20 patients underwent a physical examination, the EDSS (disease-specific disability test), the FIM (Functional Independence Measurement) to evaluate the disability, and Multicont II computer dynamometric test to measure muscle strength and a video recording to present motor coordination at timepoint 0, regardless of the patients’ age, gender, SM type and disease stage. The lower limb muscle strength test was isometrically illustrated by measuring the maximum voluntary torque.

Subsequently, we administered the BEMER therapy over 6 weeks, and then the above measurements and tests were repeated. During these 6 weeks, no adjustments were made in the drug therapy, life style and frequency of physical therapy. The results were compared with the baseline and the opinion of the patients. The beneficial effects of the BEMER therapy can be inferred from the changes in the lower limb muscle strength.

Results

Overall, according to the objectivized and measured values, all 20 patients showed improvement in muscle strength. On average, compared with the baseline, an increase in muscle strength of 75% and 32% was measured on the weaker and the stronger lower limb, respectively. The difference between the muscle strength of the two lower limbs decreased that lead to the improvement of the walking pattern, balance and coordination. The patients were administered a disease-specific scale, the EDSS, which ranges from 10 (full disability) to 0 (walking without aid).

This test evaluates the relation between the use of aids and walking distance, and their common presence, where an improvement was observed in both measures. Walking distance increased, while the use of aids decreased. On average, the EDSS scores improved from 4.0 to 3.5. The Functional Independence Measurement (FIM) was also used, which illustrates independent activities, including grooming, clothing and use of toilette. This measure also improved. FIM scores increased from 117 to 122. Therefore, the values correlated with the clinical experiences and the opinion of the patients. 

The clear improvement of the clinical symptoms that were not measured included incontinency, fatigue and mood.

2013

Video – A short TV spot about the successful physical vascular therapy that was carried out on people suffering from multiple sclerosis in Hungary.

Source: Bemer Presentation of medical cases -Bemer+Medical+PDF (page 23)

Link: BEMER Presentation of Medical Cases – Lectures On Clinical Experiences Using Bemer Therapy – https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c97885cc2ff611a49929882/t/5cb77afe971a1856ded7cb05/1555528471888/Bemer+Medical+PDF.pdf