Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy, or EMTT, is one of the newest drug-free technologies available to Brooklyn patients. Here is a straightforward guide to what it is and how it works.
Breaking down the name
“Extracorporeal” means the treatment is applied from outside the body, without needles or incisions. “Magnetotransduction” refers to the way high-energy electromagnetic fields interact with tissue at the cellular level.
How EMTT differs from older magnetic therapies
EMTT uses significantly higher-intensity electromagnetic energy than older, lower-frequency magnetic devices, and is specifically designed to target inflammation and support tissue repair more directly. It should not be confused with PEMF, an older and generally lower-intensity technology.
What a treatment session looks like
Sessions are brief, typically ten to twenty minutes, and patients remain fully clothed throughout. No recovery time is needed afterward, and most patients return to normal activity immediately.
Conditions EMTT is commonly used for
EMTT is often used for chronic joint pain, tendon injuries, and soft tissue conditions that have not responded to rest or conservative treatment alone.
Why Brooklyn patients are asking about it
As a newer technology, EMTT is not yet available everywhere, and where it is available, it is often offered on a cash-pay basis. Pain Therapy Care offers EMTT alongside broad insurance access, including Medicaid.
If conservative treatment has not resolved your pain, ask your provider whether EMTT could be part of your treatment plan.
