Chattanooga Intelect RPW 2, User Manual

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INTRODUCTION EN
INTELECT
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RPW 2 USER MANUAL
PAIN IN THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Before a treatment with Radial Pressure Wave, a correct
examination and diagnosis should be performed.
Please stay current with the latest developments and
medical publications on Radial Pressure Wave therapy for
details on contraindications and side effects not known at
the time of manufacturing.
RPW therapy is indicated for the following:
Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrP)
Localizing and Deactivating Trigger Points
Triggers are localized at the low energy level (approximately 2
bar) by passing the transmitter over the muscle region being
treated (increased sensitivity to pain) and then deactivated
using a higher energy level (approximately 3 bar).
Activation of Muscle and Connective Tissue
Increasing Circulation
promotes blood flow through the
tissue and boosting metabolism.
Pulse vibration Massage
Soothing relief from muscle strain and stress.
Disorder of Tendon Insertions
Plantar Fasciitis, heel Pain, or heel Spur
Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammatory condition of the foot
caused by excessive wear to the plantar facia that supports
the arch
Tendinosis Calcarea/Supraspinatus-Tendon
Shoulder calcifications and chronic shoulder pain
Radial and Ulnar humeral Epicondylitis
Tennis elbow, inflammation of tendon attachments on
cubital or radial part of elbow joint (humeral)
Achillodynia
Pain due to inflammation of the Achilles tendon or the bursa
associated with it.
Retropatellar Pain Syndrome
Pain in the front of, behind, and around the kneecap.
Tibial Edge Syndrome
Pain located along or just behind the medial edge of the
tibia
Proximal Iliotibial band Friction Syndrome/Trochanteric
Insertion Tendonitis
Pain or aching on the outer side of the knee or hip