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Case Report Volume 9 Issue 3

Beneficial Impact of the Diamagnetic Pump at the Gonadal Level, a Potential Tool to Avoid Doping in Young People and Better Performance. A Case Report

Orlando Angulo1*, Jesus David Nieves1 and Karen Cardenas2

1 Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Campus Villavicencio, Villavicencio, Colombia
2 Scientific director, AMBY Pain and Rehabilitacion Clinic, Villavicencio Colombia

*Corresponding Author: Orlando Angulo, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Campus Villavicencio, Villavicencio, Colombia.

Received: April 29, 2026; Published: May 27, 2026

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Abstract

Patients: 1 man

Final Diagnosis: Functional hypogonadism in a young athlete treated with diamagnetic pump (CTU-20) therapy.

Symptoms: Failure to gain muscle mass and strength despite adequate training and nutrition.

Clinical Procedure: Twelve CTU-20 sessions (25 min each) applied to inguinoscrotal, testicular, and penile regions.

Specialty: Sports Medicine/Endocrinology/Regenerative Medicine.

Background: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) is a non-invasive modality that applies low-frequency magnetic fields to promote healing, alleviate pain, and improve health. It modulates cellular processes such as regeneration, anti-inflammatory responses, and circulation. A diamagnetic variant of PEMF focuses on exploiting the property of biological tissues to repel magnetic fields, generating specific cellular responses. For this case, the CTU-20 device (Periso® technology) was used.

Case Report: A 21-year-old man engaged in bodybuilding for three years presented with difficulty in achieving muscle mass gains and strength despite adequate training and nutrition. Blood tests were performed to assess hormonal profile, including DHEA, free and total testosterone, DHEA, DHEA-SO4, estradiol, FSH, and LH. Baseline physical performance was measured by maximal repetitions in arms, legs, and core strength in one minute, flexibility using the Wells test, and VO₂ max via treadmill test. Measurements were taken before and after intervention. The intervention consisted of 12 sessions of diamagnetic pump therapy.

Results: Overall, the intervention was followed by dynamic, time-dependent changes in hormonal and functional variables. Hormonal responses were characterized by early suppression of testosterone with concurrent increases in themselves (free and total),  LH and transient elevations in DHEA and DHEA-S, while physical performance outcomes—particularly core strength and aerobic capacity—showed sustained improvements over mid-term follow-up.

Conclusion: Diamagnetic magnetic therapy may serve as a safe, non-invasive alternative to increase muscle mass, strength, and athletic performance without pharmacological support, making it suitable for athletes under doping control or not. Further research is needed to clarify the metabolic, hormonal, and physiological mechanisms underlying its effects.

 

Keywords: Testosterone; Muscle Strength; Physical Fitness; Regenerative Technology; Proliferation Therapy; Prolotherapy

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Citation: Orlando Angulo., et al. “Beneficial Impact of the Diamagnetic Pump at the Gonadal Level, a Potential Tool to Avoid Doping in Young People and Better Performance. A Case Report". Acta Scientific Orthopaedics 9.3 (2026): 14-23.

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Copyright: © 2026 Orlando Angulo., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.




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