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How PEMF works
PEMF stands for pulsed electromagnetic field. Unlike a heat pad or a massager, a PEMF mat doesn't work through warmth or pressure. It produces a magnetic field that pulses at a set rate.
Step 1
The mat produces a pulsed magnetic field
Coils inside the mat carry an electrical current that switches on and off in a steady rhythm. Each pulse creates a magnetic field around the coil. The field is weak and low intensity.
Step 2
The field passes through fabric
Magnetic fields pass through clothing, bedding and the body without needing direct contact with the skin. You can use the mat in thin cotton clothing.
Step 3
Electromagnetic induction
When a magnetic field changes, it induces very small electrical currents in materials that conduct electricity. This principle, described by Michael Faraday in 1831, is the basic idea behind PEMF.
What the numbers mean
- Frequency (Hz)
- How many times the field pulses each second. 1 Hz is one pulse a second; 99 Hz is ninety-nine.
- Field strength (gauss)
- How strong the magnetic field is. 1–3 gauss is low intensity; an ordinary fridge magnet is many times stronger.
- Waveform
- The shape of each pulse over time. A sine waveform rises and falls smoothly rather than switching sharply on and off.
Suggested frequency bands on the CellSync PEMF Pulse Mat
- Evening 1–10 Hz
- Everyday 10–30 Hz
- After activity 30–60 Hz
- Upper range 60–99 Hz
The bands are a starting point for different times of day. Use the mat for 20 to 30 minutes, once a day or every other day.
A note on what we say
Research into PEMF is ongoing. We describe how our mats work and how to use them, and we don't make claims about what they do for your health. CellSync mats are not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. PEMF mats are not suitable for everyone — read the safety information before use.
Safety information