PEMF therapy for fractures & bone healing
PEMF is one of only a small number of non-pharmaceutical interventions with direct FDA approval — and one of its approved uses is bone fracture healing. At Pro Active, we use professional-grade Pulse PEMF to accelerate bone repair after fractures, stress fractures and surgical bone procedures.
PEMF has FDA approval for the treatment of non-union fractures — breaks that have failed to heal through conventional means. It has been used in clinical bone healing applications for over 40 years and has one of the strongest evidence bases of any complementary therapy available today.
How it works
Why PEMF accelerates bone healing
Bone healing is a complex biological process involving multiple cell types, growth factors and structural remodelling. PEMF supports and accelerates every stage of this process.
Stimulates osteoblast activity
Osteoblasts are the cells responsible for forming new bone. PEMF directly stimulates osteoblast activity — the core mechanism behind its FDA approval. More active osteoblasts means faster, stronger bone formation.
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Improves circulation to fracture site
Bone healing requires good blood supply. PEMF improves circulation and new blood vessel formation at the fracture site — ensuring adequate delivery of the cells and nutrients needed for repair.
Accelerates callus formation
Callus is the initial bridging tissue that forms across a fracture before remodelling into solid bone. PEMF accelerates this early phase, shortening the overall healing timeline significantly.
Reduces post-injury inflammation
Excessive inflammation around a fracture can slow healing. PEMF modulates the inflammatory environment — maintaining enough for healing signalling while preventing the chronic inflammation that impedes recovery.
Conditions treated
Types of bone injury we help with
Acute fractures
Post-surgical bone
healing
Osteoporosis management
Stress fractures
Non-union fractures
Knee & hip replacement
recovery
Stress fractures in athletes
Stress fractures are particularly common in runners, Hyrox athletes, cyclists and military personnel. PEMF is highly effective — stimulating bone repair, improving bone resilience under load, and shortening the recovery period so athletes return to training faster. Several of our elite client roster have used PEMF specifically for stress fractures.
What to expect
Your bone healing sessions — step by step
Consultation
Discuss your fracture, any medical team involvement and goals — we can liaise with your orthopaedic team.
Setup
Localised PEMF applicator targeted directly at the fracture site for maximum effect.
Your session
30 or 60 minutes. Completely painless and non-invasive, no needles, fully clothed.
Programme
Sessions continue until the fracture is confirmed healed. Frequency depends on fracture type and severity.
Working alongside your team
PEMF as part of your medical recovery plan
PEMF for fractures works best alongside your orthopaedic consultant or physiotherapist — not as a replacement for conventional care. Pro Active has access to Dr John Morgan for clinical guidance on integrating PEMF into fracture recovery protocols, and we are experienced at working alongside NHS and private medical teams. If you have a fracture that isn't healing, or you want to accelerate recovery after surgery, call us to discuss before booking — we'll advise on the right approach for your specific situation.
Trusted by elite athletes
The same technology. The same clinic. Available to you.
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Colin Jackson - Olympic Gold Medallist
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Jamie Baulch — Olympic Silver Medallist
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Dave Sloan — Hyrox World Champion
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Fred Wright — British Cycling Champion
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Rebecca Mason — Hyrox World Champion
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Tom Davies — Superleague Rugby
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Dr John Morgan — Sports Medicine