Is a power plant really behind 49ers’ injury woes? Experts weigh in on ‘crackpot’ theory
- Posted on January 16, 2026
- By The Mercury News
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Is a power plant really behind 49ers’ injury woes? Experts weigh in on ‘crackpot’ theory

The theory, which claims “low-frequency electromagnetic fields can degrade collagen, weaken tendons, and cause soft-tissue damage,” has spread as far as the Niners locker room.