re is not very much experimental evidence and no outstanding conclusion that is apparent either way, it seems that this type of research should become more important as more products are sold to uninformed customers. Customers should pay attention to the fact that the FDA has not yet approved magnetic therapy. Also, "U.S. consumers will spend more than $500 million this year on magnetic pads, bracelets, shoe inserts, back wraps, and seat cushions" without really knowing their products true potency or repercussion (Ruibal, p. 3C)."The most prudent way of understanding the effect of static magnetic fields on biologic tissue is through the controlled experimentation" (Borsa, 154). Therefore, more research is needed in order to assure that the uses of magnets are cost-effective, safe, and a useful therapeutic modality....
