Physician-indicated · MOH-registered
High-intensity electromagnetic therapy as a physician-indicated adjunct after a full TCM consultation, explained in both TCM and clinical terms.
In brief
The Super Inductive System (SIS) at PULSE TCM is a non-contact, high-intensity electromagnetic therapy used when your physician indicates it for pain modulation, muscle activation, and recovery support. It sits as an adjunct within TCM pain and injury plans across our Singapore clinics. Availability is confirmed at booking.
What it is
SIS uses a rapidly changing magnetic field to stimulate nerves and muscles without touching the skin. At PULSE it is never a stand-alone product menu; it joins the plan only when the assessment points that way.
In Chinese medicine there is a saying, 不通则痛: when qi and blood do not move freely, pain often follows. Your physician may describe stagnation, cold, or restricted channels in plain language after pulse and tongue reading. SIS can support local circulation and neuromuscular response as an East-meets-West adjunct beside acupuncture, tuina, or bone-setting. MOH-registered physicians decide if and when it belongs, and can coordinate with Heartland Rehab or PULSE Allied Health when recovery needs both.
How SIS works
How it works
Classical TCM framing and what clinic practice describes physiologically, side by side, with a short evidence sketch below.
A TCM perspective
When channels are obstructed, pain and stiffness often follow. SIS does not replace acupuncture or herbs; it can support local flow and muscle response so the area is less locked while the broader pattern is treated.
A clinical perspective
A high-intensity electromagnetic field from the applicator triggers action potentials in nearby nerves and produces therapeutic muscle contractions. Frequency and intensity are tuned to the region. Sessions are non-contact; clothing can usually stay on.
A plain summary of electromagnetic stimulation literature, not a promise of outcome for every person.
The device
The Super Inductive System applicator delivers a high-intensity electromagnetic field without touching the skin. Clothing can usually stay on. Your physician sets frequency and intensity for the region after diagnosis.
Availability is confirmed at booking. SIS does not replace pulse, tongue, and a proper TCM consultation.
Common concerns
SIS is considered for selected musculoskeletal and nerve-irritation patterns after consultation. Physicians treat patterns, not only disease names. The concerns below are common entry points and not exhaustive.
In TCM we may describe qi and blood stagnation, cold-damp in the channels, or soft-tissue restriction that keeps pain stuck. Your physician will name the pattern clearly so SIS, if used, matches that reading.
* Degenerative and post-injury patterns are managed for comfort and function, not cured. Red-flag emergencies need Western medical care first.
Pathways
Pain and injury are the usual entry points. Use a programme pathway when you want care framed around a goal, not only a device.
Common start
What SIS supports
Settings are adjusted for the region and your comfort. SIS may run alone in a visit or beside other TCM modalities in the same plan, never as a walk-in gadget menu.
Electromagnetic pulses can depolarise peripheral nerves and interrupt pain signalling pathways. Used when your physician wants a non-contact option for acute, subacute, or longer-standing discomfort.
Regulated contractions help re-engage muscles that have weakened after injury, rest, or underuse, supporting strength and control without manual force on the joint.
Rhythmic contractions can ease stiffness around a joint capsule and support local circulatory comfort after overload: recovery assistance, not a guarantee of faster healing for every case.
Most people feel deep muscular pulsing or mild tingling, not sharp pain. Intensity is adjustable. Say so if anything feels too strong so the physician can adapt.
Your visit
Consultation first. SIS only when it fits your plan.
Share history, imaging if you have it, implants, pregnancy status, medications, and goals. First visits usually take 45–60 minutes.
Pulse, tongue, and musculoskeletal assessment guide whether SIS belongs and which region to treat.
The applicator is held above the area. Most device portions last about 8 to 10 minutes. You may feel pulsing or tingling; intensity is adjustable.
Leave with clear next steps. Mild next-day soreness can occur. You can usually return to normal activity the same day unless advised otherwise.
Comfort & safety
SIS is generally well tolerated when indicated. It is not appropriate for everyone. Tell your physician about implanted devices and pregnancy before treatment is planned.
TCMPB-registered under MOH. English and Mandarin care across the network.
SIS joins the plan after diagnosis, alongside acupuncture or bodywork when useful.
Calm private rooms with hygiene protocols you can ask about on the day.
Coordination with Heartland Rehab and PULSE Allied Health when recovery needs both.
Physicians
TCMPB-registered under MOH. Bilingual teams across the network.
Advisor / Consultant Physician
Gastrointestinal Syndromes · Pain Management · Sleep / Fatigue
Consultant Physician
TCM Oncology · Pain Management · Gynecology
TCM Physician
Pain Management · Sports Injuries · Gynaecology
TCM Physician
Gynaecological Issues · Women’s Health · Digestive Issues
TCM Physician
Pain & Injury · Dry eye · Internal Medicine
TCM Physician
Eye Conditions · Internal Medicine · Pain Management
TCM Physician
Gastrointestinal · Internal Medicine · Pain Management
TCM Physician
Internal Medicine · Pain & Injury · Aesthetic Care
TCM Physician
Facial Beauty Acupuncture · Facial Nerve · Cosmetology
SIS is useful when I want a non-contact stimulus for stubborn regional pain or weak muscle firing, but only after the pattern is clear. The device does not replace pulse, tongue, and a proper diagnosis.
Patients often ask if it will hurt. Most describe a deep pulsing that we can dial to comfort. I spend as much time on contraindications and expectations as on the applicator itself.
Charges
SIS fees are quoted after your physician confirms it belongs in the plan. Consultation starts from $40. Not inclusive of GST. Availability varies by clinic and is confirmed when you book.
Full charges
Locations
PULSE has 15 clinics islandwide. SIS equipment is available at selected outlets; we confirm availability when you book or WhatsApp.
FAQs
What it is, how it feels, contraindications, and how we quote fees.
SIS is a medical device therapy that delivers a high-intensity electromagnetic field through a non-contact applicator. It stimulates nerves and muscles to support pain modulation, activation, and local recovery when your physician indicates it.
In TCM, pain often relates to obstructed qi and blood. SIS can support local circulation and neuromuscular response while acupuncture, tuina, herbs, or bone-setting address the wider pattern. It is an adjunct, not a replacement for diagnosis-led TCM care.
Most patients describe moderate tingling or deep muscular pulsing, not sharp pain. Intensity is adjustable. Tell your practitioner if the sensation feels too strong.
The device portion commonly lasts about 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the region and plan. Your overall visit still includes consultation and any other modalities in the same appointment.
That depends on your pattern, goals, and how you respond. Some people notice change within the first few visits; others need a longer plan. Your physician sets expectations after assessment rather than a fixed package promise.
Yes. Remove metallic accessories and keep phones and similar devices away from the treatment field. Share implant, pacemaker, pregnancy, and medication details at consultation.
Usually none. Most people return to normal activity the same day. Mild next-day soreness can occur, similar to after a thorough workout or stretch.
People with pacemakers, cochlear implants, certain metal implants, or pregnancy should seek medical advice before SIS. Your physician screens for contraindications before indicating the device.
Shockwave uses acoustic pulses; manual therapy uses hands-on techniques; SIS uses a non-contact electromagnetic field to trigger nerve and muscle responses. Your physician chooses among them based on the pattern, not as competing product upsells.
SIS is quoted after assessment when it is part of your plan. Consultation starts from $40. GST is separate. Ask at booking which clinic can provide the device.
Sources & page citations
Clinically reviewed
Advisor (Science & Strategy) / Consultant Physician · TCMPB T1303003A
MOH-licensed TCM physician and biomedical scientist, with clinical work in digestion, pain, and sleep or fatigue.
View full profileEducational information based on clinical experience and published literature on electromagnetic stimulation. Not a substitute for personalised consultation. Speak with your healthcare provider before starting new treatments. SIS complements (and does not replace) urgent or specialist Western medical care.
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