Bracelets 'useless' in arthritis

october 16, 2009

Magnetic devices have been used for arthritis for centuries
Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps are useless for relieving pain in people with arthritis, say University of York researchers.

In the first tightly controlled trial to look at both alternative therapies, there was no benefit to their use for pain or stiffness.

All 45 patients tested a copper bracelet, two different magnetic wrist straps, and a demagnetised version.

An arthritis charity said people should not waste their money on the therapies.

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Wonder who funded this study, couldn't possibility be big Pharma now could it...there are many alternative therapies that work and doesn't need scientific study to prove it.


[edit on 20-10-2009 by Aquarius1]