EMTT (Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy)
High-energy magnetic pulses that support repair at the cellular level.
Frequently layered with Focused Shockwave (ESWT) and Radial Pressure Wave (EPAT) in the same plan.
Imaging-guided precision
When the case calls for it, Clarius MSK diagnostic ultrasound is used to either differentiate between two possible diagnoses or guide treatment precisely to the right spot. It's quick, in-office, and used selectively, not for every patient every time.
Learn about Clarius MSKWhat it is
EMTT from Storz Medical delivers high-energy magnetic pulses that work at the cellular level to support repair across bone, joint, and deep soft tissue. EMTT pairs especially well with focused shockwave for bone, joint, and stubborn deep soft-tissue conditions: shockwave drives the mechanical stimulus, and EMTT amplifies the cellular healing response.
How it works
EMTT delivers a high-energy, high-frequency oscillating magnetic field that penetrates deeply, reaching tissue that surface modalities can't influence. The pulses stimulate cellular metabolism and repair signaling across bone, cartilage, and deep soft tissue. It's completely painless, you stay fully clothed, and you simply position the limb in the applicator for the session. Pairs especially well with focused shockwave: shockwave drives the mechanical stimulus, EMTT amplifies the cellular response.
Who it's for
- Deep or bony conditions that don't respond well to surface treatment alone
- Knee, hip, and shoulder osteoarthritis
- Chronic tendinopathy and deep joint pain
- Larger treatment areas where focused energy alone isn't enough
- Cases where shockwave is helping but the plan needs more cellular-level support
What it helps
- Knee, hip, and shoulder osteoarthritis
- Chronic tendinopathy
- Post-injury and post-surgical recovery
- Bone-related pain and bone stress injuries
What to expect
A typical course is approximately 6 weekly visits, about 30 minutes each. It's non-invasive with no downtime, so you can usually train around it. Results build over the series and continue developing for months after the final session as the tissue remodels. EMTT is painless. You simply position the limb in the applicator for about 20 minutes per session.
How it pairs
EMTT is most powerful when stacked with focused shockwave for bone, joint, and deep soft-tissue cases. A 2025 RCT supports this combined approach for osteoarthritis and tendinopathy.
Why mine is different
Storz Medical equipment
Same gold-standard manufacturer as my shockwave platform, built for clinical, not consumer, use.
Stacked with shockwave
I rarely use EMTT alone. Combining it with focused shockwave is what unlocks the strongest results in chronic, stubborn cases.
FAQ
Will I feel anything during EMTT?+
No, it's completely painless. You stay fully clothed, position the limb in the applicator, and rest for about 20 minutes per session.
How many sessions will I need?+
Most cases follow a course of approximately 6 weekly visits. I re-evaluate along the way and adjust based on response.
How soon will I see results?+
Some change can show up inside the series, but the bigger gains build over the months after the final session as the tissue remodels at the cellular level.
Is there any downtime? Can I keep training?+
No downtime at all. You can train the same day. EMTT is one of the easiest modalities to integrate into a training week.
Is it usually combined with shockwave?+
Yes, often. For bone, joint, and deep soft-tissue cases, layering EMTT with focused shockwave is what unlocks the strongest results. A 2025 RCT supports this combined approach for osteoarthritis and tendinopathy.
Can I have EMTT if I have metal implants or a pacemaker?+
Some implants, pacemakers, and electronic devices are absolute contraindications for EMTT because of the magnetic field. I screen for all of this carefully at your evaluation before I proceed.
Is it safe? Is it FDA-cleared?+
Yes, shockwave and EMTT are FDA-cleared, well-studied, and have been used clinically for decades. There are a few situations where I don't use it (pregnancy, certain implants, blood thinners, active cancer in the treatment area, open wounds). I screen for all of that at your evaluation.
Who is NOT a good candidate?+
Pregnancy, active malignancy in the treatment area, certain implants and electronic devices, and patients on certain medications. I screen at evaluation and won't proceed unless it's appropriate for you.
How is this different from cortisone or surgery for joint pain?+
Cortisone calms symptoms short-term but doesn't change the joint, and repeated injections can damage cartilage. EMTT supports cellular repair without the downside, and it's a tool I reach for specifically to help people delay or avoid the cortisone-or-surgery fork in osteoarthritis.
How long do results last?+
Because EMTT supports the underlying tissue, not just pain signaling, results tend to hold when paired with the loading and movement work in the ADAPT plan. Some patients return for periodic tune-ups, others don't need them.
Is it covered by insurance?+
Form & Function is a cash-based (self-pay) practice. I don't bill insurance directly, which lets me spend more time with you and build your plan around what you actually need instead of what an insurer will approve. Fees are discussed up front. On request I can provide a detailed receipt (superbill) you may submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement, though reimbursement isn't guaranteed.
Conditions I use it for
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I'll figure out whether EMTT is the right fit for your case.