Indications
PHYSIOTHERM-S
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7.1
Orthopaedics – Surgery / Neurology
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Disorders of the musculoskeletal system (bones, joints and muscles)
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Arthritis and arthrosis
In contrast to treatment with medication, electrotherapy is seldom applied to the various
forms of arthritis and polyarthritis, since this is primarily a non-specific therapy. The goal of
the therapy is primarily to alleviate pain and swelling.
7.1.1
Osteoarthritis
Definition:
Chronic joint disorders (knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, hand, foot and mandibular joints)
Goal of
treatment:
analgesia, tone reduction, stimulation of perfusion
Favourable
combinations:
Ultrasonic therapy, electrotherapy (combined therapy), manual therapy, prevention of
dysfunctional stress, cryotherapy
Heat therapy – short-wave (chronic)
Mode Continuous
mode
Applicator Plate
electrodes
Location of treatment
Irradiation of painful joints
Electrode-skin distance
Active: 2 cm – 4 cm
Passive: 2 cm – 4 cm
Duration of treatment
10 min – 15 min
Treatment dosage
Dosage: 2 – 3
Treatment interval
Every other day
10 – 15 treatments
Notes
Short-wave treatment relieves tension in muscles and
connective tissue. Apply treatment in pain-free joint
positions.
Important!
Use heat therapy only if tolerable for patient!
