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Indications / Contraindications
1.2 Contraindications
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General
Contraindications
• Vague pain symptoms
• Diseases where heat should not be used, for example, acute inflammatory
diseases
• Diseases where mechanical impacts are contraindicated, e.g. deep vein
thrombosis,
• Restricted blood flow
• Suspected diseases of the cardiovascular system
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Haemorrhagic diatheses
• Cervical vertebrae – do not use ultrasound higher than C 3
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Ultrasound treatment of parenchymatous or heat-sensitive organs (testes, eyes,
gravid uterus, liver, kidneys etc.)
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Anaesthetised skin areas
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Temperature sensitivity disorders
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After treatment with ionizing radiation
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Epiphyseal plates
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Tumours
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Electronic pacemakers
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Application on or in the vicinity of open wounds
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Impaired reflexes or pain sensitivity
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Application to the abdomen, pelvis, or lumbar area when pregnant or presumed
pregnant
Metal implants and endoprostheses
Dynamic ultrasound radiation in low dosage is nowadays no longer a matter for
concern.