Intelect® Shortwave 400
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iNdiCATiONS
u. Tendovaginitis
Definition:
Inflammation of tendon and sheath; Painful
grating or chafing of the affected tendon after
overstraining or dull trauma
Goal of treatment:
Inflammation stop, pain relief, free
movement function
V. Cervical syndrome
Definition:
Post-traumatic neck syndrome; Refers to
afflictions beginning in the cervical spine that can
emanate into the shoulder muscles or arms
Goal of treatment:
Pain relief, stimulation of perfusion,
specific relaxation and stretching of tense muscle groups
Heat
perception
Treatment Dosage
1
2
3
4
None
Low
Medium
Strong
NOTE:
Always begin the treatment with an intially low dosage.
After the treatment has been in progress for 1 - 2 minutes,
make the final setting based on the subjective response of
the patient.
Dosage Levels according to Schliephake
Dosage 1:
No perceptible heat (athermal, subliminal)
Dosage 2:
Slight warming (heat just perceptible)
Dosage 3:
Pleasantly warm (pleasant, tolerable
perception of warmth)
Dosage 4:
Strong warming (strong but still tolerable
perception of heat)
