Abstract: A method for stimulating the production of growth factor in living tissue is provided. The method involves time application of a controlled, fluctuating, directionally oriented magnetic field parallel to a predetermined axis projecting through the target tissue. This method provides a non-invasive technique for mediating tissue growth, maintenance, and repair by stimulating the production of growth factors in the tissue of interest. Because cell growth is stimulated by increased levels of growth factor (such as, for example, insulin-like growth factor-II) the beneficial effect remains and continues after the applied magnetic field is removed. Increases in the production of growth factor in the range of 20 to 50 percent have been observed.

Abstract: A method for stimulating the production of growth factor in living tissue is provided. The method involves the application of a controlled, fluctuating, directionally oriented magnetic field parallel to a predetermined axis projecting through the target tissue. This method provides a non-invasive technique for mediating tissue growth, maintenance, and repair by stimulating the production of growth factors in the tissue of interest. Because cell growth is stimulated by increased levels of growth factor (such as, for example, insulin-like growth factor-II) the beneficial effect remains and continues after the applied magnetic field is removed. Increases in the production of growth factor in the range of 20 to 50 percent have been observed.

Abstract: A medical treatment device is disclosed which includes a medical treatment member and resilient securing members which adjust to conform to the particular dimensions of the portion of the patient's anatomy which is to be treated. The resilient securing members move outwardly away from the patient to conform to the size of the patient and ensure that the patient is centered within the treatment device. The medical treatment members are thus accurately positioned with respect to the patient. This is particularly important in treatments involving the application of magnetic fields to the patient. In addition, the disclosed medical device is relatively comfortable and can be worn by a patient for a relatively long period of time.