They’ll face the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday at Lumen Field without tight end George Kittle, who tore his Achilles in Sunday’s 23-19 win over the Eagles. 🏟️💔
A “Quack Non-Doctor” theory has gained attention: Peter Cowan, a self-proclaimed EMF consultant on Substack and X, claimed that low-frequency electromagnetic fields can degrade collagen and cause soft-tissue damage. He asserted the 49ers are statistically the most injured team in the NFL over the past decade, tying the injuries to the power plant adjacent to the practice facility. 🧪⚡
That EMF theory has been debunked by scientists. Jerrold Bushberg of UC Davis said the proposed mechanisms aren’t established and many experiments are contradictory; many studies use exposure levels or conditions that don’t reflect real-world field situations. 🔬🚫
Regardless, some NFL players have voiced concern about EMF. Bourne referenced “that power plant” jokingly, while former 49ers QB Kurt Benkert suggested the injuries stem more from Kyle Shanahan’s football philosophy and the wear-and-tear of the game than electromagnetic waves. 🗣️🏈🤔
