Intelect® Shortwave 400
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iNdiCATiONS
Shortwave therapy is the application of electromagnetic
energy to the body at shortwave frequencies. Shortwave
therapy equipment normally uses 27.12 MHz to produce the
desired deep heating effect on the tissues of the body.
At these frequencies, electromagnetic energy is converted
to thermal energy by the induction of circulating currents in
the insulating tissue.
The heating effect produced by Shortwave diathermy aids
the healing process by generating heat deep within the
tissue resulting in numberous benifical effects.
Shortwave therapy is indicated for the following:
A. Osteoarthritis
Definition:
Chronic joint disorders (knee, hip, shoulder,
elbow, hand, foot and mandibular joints)
Goal of treatment:
Analgesia, tone reduction,
stimulation of perfusion
B. Chronic polyarthritis of the hip and shoulder
Joints
Definition:
Inflammation of more than one joint
Goal of treatment:
Pain relief, lessening of inflammation
General
C. Achillodynia
Definition:
Irritation of the Achilles tendon
Goal of treatment:
Stimulation of perfusion, elimination
of functionally- impaired contractures, analgesia, trophic
improvement
d. Bechterew's disease
Definition:
Inflammatory, stiffening disorder of the spine
and of the major joints
Goal of treatment:
Pain relief, local stimulation of
perfusion, alleviation of muscular tension
E. Bursitis
Definition:
Bursal synovitis
Goal of treatment:
Normal function without irritation
F. distortions, dislocations, contusions
Definition:
Twisted joints, overextended joints, sprains,
dislocations (luxation), crushing, injury due to brute force
(contusion), always consider the possibility of fracture
Goal of treatment:
Pain relief, local stimulation of
perfusion hematoma resorption, luxations must first be
set
and immobilized until capsules are healed
